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“I open up my violin case every day, and have one of the great creations. It is very inspiring. It makes you want to practice. How can you open up a case and look at a violin that was made in 1713 by one of the greatest artists in history and then say, "No, I don't feel like practicing today."”

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Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell is an internationally renowned violinist, born on December 9, 1967. Since his childhood, Bell has shown extraordinary musical talent and has become a significant figure in the classical music world. His unique playing style and exquisite technique have won him the admiration of audiences worldwide. more

“There are days that I get neurotic with the instrument [violin]. Every little adjustment will change the balance for good or for bad. It's kind of a miracle, the way the whole thing works as an acoustical whole, so perfectly balanced that any little thing will - which also means the weather, the humidity.”

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“There are some days I take my violin out and it feels dreadful, like nothing is responding, and I want to sell it and get rid of it. And the next day suddenly the skies open up and the sound is glorious again. So it's like a relationship: There are good days and bad days.”

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“I always find it funny when people say, "I don't really like classical music" or "it doesn't do anything for me." I tell them, "Well, you know, it does. You go to films and you're responding to it, and you've heard it..." It's controlling you! So don't think you're not being affected. It's a great medium for music.”

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“Music plays a huge role in the movie. The music in Star Wars, I can't imagine what the movie would have been like without it. It made the film.”

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