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Joshua Bell

A Pair of Bruch Gems from Joshua Bell

A Pair of Bruch Gems from Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell's new album features Max Bruch's Scottish Fantasy and Violin Concerto no. 1. He shares how his interpretation of the pieces has evolved over time.

03/06/2020
Joshua Bell on Rediscovering a Masterpiece

Joshua Bell on Rediscovering a Masterpiece

Violinist Joshua Bell revisits Max Bruch's Violin Concerto with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, reflecting on his growth as a musician and the evolution of the recording industry.

06/13/2019

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