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April 12, 2009
Joshua Bell

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Joshua Bell, giving voice to the violin. We’ll hear how the violin virtuoso has combined flawless technique with a heartfelt hoosier style to become a superstar of classical music. And you’re liable to find him anywhere, from a Washington subway to a late-night talk show. Mike Mckay hosts an hour-long journey through Bell’s music, including performances of works by composers he calls his “musical grandparents” - Fritz Kreisler and Eugene Ysaye – through his Oscar-winning film-score performance on “The Red Violin.” The sound – and the sentiments, of Joshua Bell...

Read:
>>Washington Post: Bell in the Metro
>>Think Denk Blog (by Jeremy  Denk w/references to Bell)
>>Joshua Bell Web site