November 25, 2009
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Nothing Says Quiet Like Oblivion
Joshua Bell
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Nothing Says Quiet Like Oblivion
Violinist Joshua Bell resists romantic Argentinean urges

by David Srebnik

Violinist Joshua Bell's new CD ("At Home With Friends") includes a tango by the Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla.

Piazzolla's music delves deep into a world of exotic, romantic and gritty passion. His music is good on the ears and the imagination, but there's more than one way to play Piazzolla.

Joshua Bell talked with David Srebnik about the choices he made when he recorded Piazzolla's "Oblivion."

Listen to Joshua Bell by clicking on the audio bar above.

Joshua Bell's new CD, "At Home with Friends," recreates some of the musical soirees he enjoys at home with his musical and music-loving friends, including Sting, Josh Groban, Chris Thile, Regina Spektor, Edgar Meyer, Chris Botti and Tempo Libre.

Hear more about this CD by clicking here.


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