Joshua Bell Performs With Philadelphia Orchestra at Age Fourteen
Joshua Bell is one of the most famous violinists in the world and achieved this status at a relatively young age. He certainly achieved critical acclaim and fame at a young age and has played with some of the top musicians and orchestras in the world. He had an interesting introduction to the violin and was first given lessons when he was a small child and his mother caught him attaching rubber bands to the dresser drawer handles to pluck out the music he had heard her playing on the piano. This was inspiration enough to get the five-year-old Bell a fractional sized violin and begin his lessons. They did not try and force the love or passion on him and he remained interested in other childhood activities and also played sports during his youth.
However, after having experienced success with and approval of his early instructors his parents introduced him to Josef Gingold and were able to convince him to accept their son as a student. Gingold was a renown instructor and violinist and needed to be assured that the young Bell live a normal life and be forced into an obsessive life consuming study. After a reassurance of this from Bell’s parents the two began an extremely productive and affectionate teacher student relationship.
By the time Bell was fourteen he made an appearance at The Philadelphia Orchestra where he performed as a soloist, which is an impressive accomplishment on its own, however when taken into consideration with the fact he was fourteen years old, it is even more impressive. He has developed and extensive repertoire and his Bell’s fans and contemporaries look forward to his future performances and work. In addition, fans of The Philadelphia continue to enjoy its seasons and guests from out of town frequently included a performance as part of their stay. If you’re planning a trip to Philadelphia, click here for information on the best hotel rates in the city.
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