joshua bell concert {ny phil}

I waited almost 8 months for this...and I *finally* got to see Joshua Bell live at Lincoln Center perform with the NY Philharmonic. And the notable violinist didn't disappoint - as he played a beautiful Violin Concerto by Saint-Saëns. I had heard about Bell's animated style of playing - but it was so wonderful to see this artist perform with the music using his entire body. From the highest to the lowest note possible on the instrument, from energetic to mellow movements of the piece, it was all perfect. Another bonus was getting to see the new maestro of the NY Phil, Alan Gilbert, as the conductor of the concert. {Above is Joshua Bell on stage next to Alan Gilbert - below is the beautiful suspended ceiling sculpture in Avery Fischer Hall.} Topped off the weekend night with a late dinner/wine-ing at Bar Boulud across the street - was a wonderful night~