More (cow) Bell

Josh Bell and John Clare, photo by Michele Krier

Joshua Bell is in the news again, not with the ASMF or in the DC subways, but with Carnegie Hall and the new  National Youth Orchestra! From the press release: Carnegie Hall today announced that renowned American violinist Joshua Bell will be the featured soloist for the debut performances by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), a major new initiative that, beginning in summer 2013, will bring together the most talented young orchestral players, ages 16–19, from across the United States. Under the baton of conductor Valery Gergiev, Mr. Bell and the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Following a two-week residency at Purchase College, State University of New York, the NYO-USA will make its debut at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, followed by its first exciting international tour, including stops in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London. In addition to the Tchaikovsky concerto with Mr. Bell, the orchestra’s concert program will include a new work by young American composer Sean Shepherd, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall for NYO-USA, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. 
 It was also announced that James Ross, associate director of The Juilliard School’s conducting program and artistic director of the National Orchestral Institute at the University of Maryland, will lead the NYO-USA faculty in 2013. Comprising some of the finest players and section leaders from America’s greatest orchestras and music schools, the faculty will oversee rehearsals during the orchestra’s residency in Purchase and will conduct master classes, chamber music readings, and other seminars on essential music skills, all leading up to the launch of the international tour.
- Host John Clare

Joshua Bell Reception

Thanks for everyone who attended the post concert reception at Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood (courtyard seen left from the reception above), especially Antonio Strad Violins, the San Antonio Symphony and the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.

Enjoy some photos of the evening:
Joshua enters and is greeted by TPR members and fans!
Remember that one spot in the Ysaye? That was awesome! Joshua Bell with Dr. Ted Kniker
David Mollenauer and Joshua Bell catching up.
Joshua with friends of the Russell Hill Fund for the Arts.
Cheers with fans!
Folks enjoying drinks and desserts.
Music Director Randy Anderson and Jan.
Bass player Yuan Xiong Lu and resident conductor Ken David Masur.
Joshua and announcer John Clare.
Do you have some post-concert photos or thoughts about the concert? Share them with us in the comments.

Our thanks to Joe Murgo for taking such great photos!

New Release - Joshua Bell

The latest from violinist Joshua Bell is Vivaldi's Four Seasons with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
The cd release also has Tartini's G minor Sonata "Devil's Trill" with harpsichordist John Constable.
Bell will be in San Antonio this January to play a recital for the San Antonio Symphony.
Host John Clare spoke with Joshua Bell about his upcoming visit, teaching at Indiana University, and the new cd.

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See a mix up in Pittsburgh about what instrument Bell plays here. Hear another interview with John and Bell here, read about a recital he played in Philadelphia here, and read about his Carnegie Hall premiere of Jay Greenberg's Violin Concerto here.