Joshua Bell

American violinist and conductor

Joshua Bell - American violinist and conductor
Born

December 9th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1967, a prominent violinist and conductor has performed with many leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide. A graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, began his career performing in prestigious venues and has received numerous accolades for exceptional talent. This musician's recording career includes collaborations with significant artists and contributions to film scores. Regularly plays with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and has released over 40 albums across various genres, gaining recognition in both classical music and crossover projects.

Performed with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Released over 40 albums

Received multiple Grammy Awards

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