A must have

Joshua Bell proves himself to be one of the greatest American Violinists with these performances. If you have never heard the Meditiaiton in D minor you are in for a rare gem. This is a recording you will keep going listening to over and over again.

Joshua Bell. . .one to watch

I thoroughly enjoyed Joshua Bell's interpretation of the Tchaikovsky concerto from the varied Allegro moderato,to the pensive and moving Canzonetta and ending with the firey Allegro vivacissimo. Joshua shows his total command of the violin with impeccable technique in the rapid 1st and 3rd movements and makes the instrument sing in the beautiful 2nd. The Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra does a superb job supporting the soloist and entertaining you with its interludes. Joshua Bell is definitely one to watch as he continues his musical career.

Absolutely A Stellar Recording from Bell, Tilson Thomas and Berliner Philharmoniker

This is truly a special recording, demonstrating Bell's maturity as one of our preeminent solo violinists. It could be his finest violin concerto recording ever, replete with sumptuous, lyrical playing. I was especially moved with his fiery performance of the first movement (Allegro moderato), but I also find noteworthy his performances of the other two movements, making this familiar warhorse sound vibrantly fresh through his playing. Michael Tilson Thomas leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in a somewhat subtle, almost sublime, performance which is replete with superb playing by the orchestra's principal musicians, most notably principal flutist Emmanuel Pahud's solos.