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Joshua Bell is an American violinist and conductor, born in 1967, known for an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. He became music director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, leading the chamber orchestra while frequently performing as its violin soloist. Bell plays repertory ranging from standard violin concertos to contemporary works and has received Grammy recognition for recorded performances.
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Is Joshua Bell mainly a violinist or a conductor?
Joshua Bell is primarily an American violinist, but he also works as a conductor and chamber musician. He was born in 1967 and has maintained both solo and orchestral leadership roles. [Academy of St Martin in the Fields profile](https://www.asmf.org/about-us/joshua-bell/)
Which orchestra does Joshua Bell direct?
Bell became music director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in 2011. He succeeded Sir Neville Marriner, who founded the orchestra in 1959. [Academy of St Martin in the Fields profile](https://www.asmf.org/about-us/joshua-bell/)
What violin does Joshua Bell play?
Bell performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin. The instrument is named after violinist Bronisław Huberman and is part of Bell's well-known performance identity. [Academy of St Martin in the Fields profile](https://www.asmf.org/about-us/joshua-bell/)
What has Joshua Bell recorded with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields?
One notable collaboration is Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, which received a 2019 Grammy nomination. Bell has also toured extensively with the orchestra as both violin soloist and conductor. [Academy of St Martin in the Fields profile](https://www.asmf.org/about-us/joshua-bell/)
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