Joshua Bell has captured the public's imagination like no other classical violinist of his time. 2007 proved to be a seminal year highlighted by receiving the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, being the only U.S. musician named by the World Economic Forum as one of the 250 Young Global Leaders, and his appointment to the Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music faculty as a senior lecturer. In concerts and on recordings, his bold, charismatic artistry has brought a fresh voice to the most venerable masterpieces while also uncovering lesser known gems and new works, as with the recent release of The Red Violin Concerto by John Corigliano. An exclusive Sony Classical artist who has created a richly varied catalogue of recordings, Billboard named Romance of the Violin 2004 Classical CD of the Year, and Mr. Bell the Classical Artist of the Year. He came to national attention at the age of fourteen in a highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. A Carnegie Hall debut, the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and a recording contract further confirmed his presence in the music world. Today he is equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra leader performing across the globe with the finest orchestras and conductors. "Bell," Gramophone stated simply, "is dazzling."