The Oregon Symphony Association in Salem sure knows how to end a season on a high note. An incredible and varied season of guest musicians will come to an end on May 19th when the Oregon Symphony takes the stage at Smith Auditorium with Joshua Bell. Known as much for his movie star good looks as his virtuosity with the violin, Joshua Bell has made an indelible mark on the music world.
Bell has gained an entirely new and younger audience as classical music increases in popularity as a result of mp3 players. Once known as a child prodigy, Joshua Bell’s star continues to rise and the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem must be delighted that he will be performing in Salem. I have experienced Joshua Bell in concert in two previous appearances with the Oregon Symphony in Portland and each time I was awed by his remarkable way to speak to the audience through his violin.
I think the thing that impresses me the most about Bell is his ability to make classical music accessible to everyone. Whether a fan of classical music or not, Bell has a way of reaching you with his music. For more information about this concert or the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem visit www.orsymphonysalem.org, for tickets visit www.ticketswest.com. Visit www.artsmartsalem.org for a listing of events for the current month and remember, “There’s Something to do in Salem”.
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