eNOTES Vol.2 Issue 2

eNOTES is back and we have a lot of exciting things going on at the Philharmonic. The most recent of which is experiencing outrageous anticipation for our next concert featuring Grammy Award winning violinist, Joshua Bell. With a versatility that extends to the roles of chamber musician and orchestra leader, the famed soloist is armed with passionate drive, skills of immeasurable caliber, an especially innate talent, and with of course, his instrument—the 1713 Gibson ex Huberman Stradivarius—one of the world's great violins. Bell will move hearts at the William Saroyan Theatre with his sensuous sound guaranteed to cast a spell long after his bow has left the strings. Bell is nothing short of a classical super star and we hope to see you at the show!


eNOTES is back and we have a lot of exciting things going on at the Philharmonic. The most recent of which is experiencing outrageous anticipation for our next concert featuring Grammy Award winning violinist, Joshua Bell. With a versatility that extends to the roles of chamber musician and orchestra leader, the famed soloist is armed with passionate drive, skills of immeasurable caliber, an especially innate talent, and with of course, his instrument—the 1713 Gibson ex Huberman Stradivarius—one of the world's great violins. Bell will move hearts at the William Saroyan Theatre with his sensuous sound guaranteed to cast a spell long after his bow has left the strings. Bell is nothing short of a classical super star and we hope to see you at the show! - eNOTES Editor
	Joshua Bell on 20/20 TONIGHT! Joshua Bell is one of several people included in a 20/20 segment titled, How Young is Too Young?, that is about child prodigies On the program, Joshua Bell offers insights and observations of being a child prodigy. Watch it tonight on the ABC Network. Please check your local listings for air times.
Classical Super Star in Fresno The Fresno Philharmonic welcomes Grammy Award winning violinist Joshua Bell for two performances Friday, November 2 at 8pm and Saturday, November 3 at 2:30pm. The acclaimed virtuoso, who has been described by US News and World Report as “one of the most gifted violinists around” performs the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, a work he has recorded for Sony Classical and a perennial audience favorite, plus a show-stopping medley of gypsy tunes (Zigeunerweisen) by Sarasate. The Fresno Philharmonic under the direction of Music Director Theodore Kuchar also follows up the success and popularity of last June’s Basically Beethoven Festival with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony no. 4, as well as Mozart’s Symphony no. 35, known as “The Haffner Symphony.” Additional concert activities feature the Philharmonic’s Inside Music lecture one hour before the performances, an exhibit by local photographer Grant Aaron Rogers in the Saroyan Theatre Lower Lobby, and pre-concert lobby entertainment by local musicians, Trio Romances. Joshua Bell tickets start at $27 and may be purchased either online at www.fresnophil.org or by phone at 559-261-0600.
	A Brief Look at Joshua Bell For over two decades, Joshua Bell has been captivating audiences worldwide with his poetic musicality. A recipient of the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, Bell is well known to legions of fans from over 30 critically acclaimed recordings, many of which have been nominated for, or won, the Grammy Award or “Classical Album of the Year” from Billboard Magazine. As the violinist for the 1999 Oscar-winning soundtrack of The Red Violin, Bell’s artistic collaborations range from Hollywood to classical masters such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and conductors Michael Tilson Thomas, Lorin Maazel, and Kurt Masur. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Sesame Street, Great Performances, and Live from Lincoln Center. He was one of the first classical artists to have a music video air on VH1, and he has collaborated outside the classical arena with artists such as Josh Groban, James Taylor, and Sting. Bell has been profiled in Newsweek, People Magazine, The New York Times, and other publications, confirming him as one of the most sought-after classical musicians of our age, who continues to arouse the interest of audiences around the world.
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