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25 March 2024
Joshua Bell directs while performing with the Academy of St. Martin of the
Fields orchestra during its Australian tour. The chamber orchestra will perform
March 26, 2024, at Indiana University Auditorium.
COURTESY PHOTO PROVIDED BY ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN OF THE FIELDS
Bloomington's Joshua Bell returns home, directing Academy of St.
Martin in the Fields
Connie Shakalis | Special to The Herald-Times
One reason to take pride in Bloomington is Joshua Bell. It's his hometown,
and as one of the world's most celebrated violinist, he's returning, for the
first time directing the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in a local
performance. See one of the world's best chamber orchestras directed by
Bell on March 26 at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Bell, as music director, guides the orchestra and is ensuring it keeps its
collegiate spirit and malleability that it once had as a small group, with no
conductor. Under Bell's guidance, and with the support of leader and
director Tomo Keller and principal guest conductor Murray Perahia, the
ensemble keeps expanding the capabilities of "player-directed" (Bell also
plays) performances. They do both symphonic and chamber music in
esteemed venues throughout the world.
The best seats are selling out, so get your tickets soon.
