Joshua BeLL is an American violinist, Grammy Award winner, and one of the most acclaimed artists on the international classical music scene today. He began playing at age four, studied under Josef Gingold from age twelve, and made his debut at fourteen with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he has performed with virtually all of the world's leading orchestras, appearing as soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. In 2025, he was honored with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by King Charles III in recognition of his outstanding contributions to music.