Guestbook
From Goddess on January 20, 2012:
The second movement of the Brahams last night here in Clemson was sublime. Thank you so much for being here and Mickey for making that possible.
From Gary Freedman on January 19, 2012:
I just discovered your work on YouTube. I loved the “Lohengrin Etude” and posted it on Facebook. Good luck to you!!
From Marilyn Jacobson on December 18, 2011:
I enjoyed your duet of Dona Nobis with Yo Yo Ma on the Mike Huckabee show. Is there a way to obtain the sheet music for this duet? Thanks.
From nina glazer on December 7, 2011:
Thank you for the transporting afternoon at Pepperdine. Your is the music that nourishes the soul.
From Linda Roman Rutherford on December 1, 2011:
Your concert schedule shows Ft. Wayne IN in January. Is this still happening??
From Carol nigrelli on November 16, 2011:
Joshua
Brilliant performance in Omaha. And thank you for the pre-concert talk. Loved your socks. Where can I buy a pair for my cello teacher?
From Marie Bethke on November 15, 2011:
Hi Josh
I just came back from a trip with Anita LaPat.
Brought back great memories of your first concerts you played for us back in 86,
If you have any concerts in NY,
I would love the come see you.
Marie
From julie ribchinsky on November 12, 2011:
Hi Joshua,
I am the cello teacher at Wesleyan and happy to give a pre-concert talk. Anything particular that you would like mentioned, please let me know. I also will let you know what will be performed at the class.
Looking forward to your visit!
Julie Ribchinsky
From Grace Zimmer on November 4, 2011:
Hi Joshua,
It was a great pleasure to meet you on Wednesday. If Carl and I can get organized, we might see and hear you on the 19th at Wesleyan.
From majestixerss on November 2, 2011:
:-)
From CHARYA on October 30, 2011:
hi!!!! =)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)
hope to c u again.
charya( fan of all time)
From Buell N. on October 26, 2011:
Hi,
Can I audition for the cello ensemble ?
Buell
From Grace Hornok on October 21, 2011:
Thanks for lunch today at SAGA. I enjoyed getting to talk to you and Zsolt. I am so thankful for your advice and am so glad that I got the chance to ask you some questions! God bless you in your performance tomorrow and all your performances to come. Grace Hornok (Wheaton College Conservatory)
From charya ekanayke on October 16, 2011:
i love the way u performed at sri lanka im one of those ppl who came to the workshopa at ladies collage im also a celist after seing u performinf i also wanted to be a great celist just like u. hope to see u in sri lanka again ( fan of all time)
From mike mason on October 5, 2011:
I found your site and played it for some of the kids in the Mustang Methodist youth group. Hope to see you next time you are through with your lovely wife .
Mike Mason
From Arun Dias Bandaranaike on October 2, 2011:
Trust you enjoyed the “spicy” nocturne at the Jaffna Food Festival!! Joshua- I was the master of ceremonies at the Colombo Concert.. Hope to see you again in Sri Lanka. Best wishes from the both of us, my wife Julian (nee de Saram) and myself, Arun.
From Chris Christensen on October 1, 2011:
Joshua, I played in a 100-cello orchestra under Pablo Casals at the San Francisco Opera House when he was teaching a Master Class. I was wondering if I could try out to join the ensemble of cellos later this season. Thank you!
From Paula on September 29, 2011:
I believe we saw you at the Sedona Sinfonetta youth concert a couple years ago. My 12 year old was blown away. We now live in Seattle and she would love to see your upcoming concert at Town Hall. I am a single mom home schooling and still trying to find work and wanted to ask if there is any $ help available to attend the concert. The town hall already has all the volunteers they need. Would love to find a way to have my daughter attend.
Thanks P.
From Karen Sandene on August 19, 2011:
I’ve been listening to your arrangement of Street Spirit (Fade Out) w/ the Triple Door Quartet – it’s so lovely, and I’ve wondering how it would translate with the non-ostinato parts on the bassoon. Is this work available? I’m looking forward to you performing with the Omaha Symphony in November – I’m in the bassoon section here, and hope to get a chance to say hi. Thanks for your musicianship!
From JennySue LeSchander on August 7, 2011:
Your Dvorak was beautiful; your Tchaikovsky was totally sublime; and your encore . . . you must be kidding me. That was indescribable! I’m honored to have heard that. Thank you!
From mark elliott on June 15, 2011:
Can you turn any of this material into music? http://www.memarkelliottme.com
Cheers,
ME
From Marilyn Jacobson on June 15, 2011:
Wishing you the best at the Tchaikovsky Competition. I hope to see you playing on the live stream!
From Norelle Done on March 14, 2011:
Hi Joshua,
I am attempting to get in contact with you for a profile interview with Seattleite Magazine. I am a freelance writer the new online magazine, and we would like to feature a profile of yourself, your musical work, and your innovative personality. :-)
Please let me know how to contact you to schedule a phone or email interview.
Thank you!
Norelle Done
Freelance Writer and Journalist
norelle88@me.com
206.941.2831
From Barry on January 25, 2011:
Greatly enjoyed your performance of Elgar at Interlochen. My daughter is in the orchestra and has been looking forward to this concert all year. I especially enjoyed the interview during intermission and your comments about keeping an open mind about different types of music. Thanks for your work with the orchestra, and I hope you get some Dallas area dates soon !!
Safe travel, and best wishes.
Barry
From Lainie on January 6, 2011:
Hi Joshua,
After my initial enthusiasm, I found out that Oliver Nelson’s Dad played the sax….you may want to google him…has the same name. Also, sad to say..my friend Oliver..master jazz flutist extraordinaire..will be in New Orleans the weekend you’ll be in INDY. You’re still welcome !!! maybe we’ll just toast you and Mi. I’ll ck with “Diana Krall” if you are interested in playing. Just let us know your plans. whatever works with you is good with us.
Lainie
From Lainie Veenstra on January 4, 2011:
Happy New Year !! Congrats on getting married to such a pretty, talented soulmate. Saw you are coming to Indy and performing on my birthday, April 16th. Now that’s quite a gift in itself !!! Wondered if you’d like to stay with us ?? Also, have some wonderful friends who play jazz…Oliver Nelson plays jazz flute..as did his famous Dad…also, Kelleen Strutz plays jazz keyboard and sings like Diana Krall. Soooo if you’re in the mood for a party…and perhaps some improv..just let us know your schedule , we can make it happen. Just will be great to see you again !! Found your blog VERY interesting…you can always talk to Bob about business stuff…happy to consult on a pro bono basis. Friends..what more can I say. Let us know if you want to stay over or party or just visit. Would be GREAT to meet your wife and share some time.
God Bless ! You’re really making it happen !!
Lainie (Bob, and Max)
From Moses Serwanga on January 2, 2011:
You Guys you work so hard and you definitely deserve the joy and fun you are experiencing.
Happy New Year,
Moses
From Alese Jones on December 20, 2010:
I saw one of your recent concerts and plan to attend the January 10th concert you are performing. Being only twelve, you are a huge inspiration to me, even though I play Flute. I have been reading music since I was eight so there was no problem learning my instrument (my band teacher says I sound like the 12th graders he teaches but that’s not the point). Trust me, if we could have had a choice to play String instruments for Band, Cello was my first choice. Unfortunately we didn’t :-/ All the same, I’m very happy with my instrument and my progress. You are an amazing performer and you have fun doing it – not a thing most people can say. I’d love to be a Music Performer major and play music as my career in the future – that would be a dream for me.
I wish you luck in all of your endeavors — all the best and happy holidays — Alese Jones
From Julio Contreras on November 19, 2010:
Joshua you’re amazing!! your popper’s videos have been very helpful for me, thanks a lot I hope see you play some day!!
Felicidades maestro Roman!!!
From nancy boles on November 8, 2010:
Joshua, attended the COD concert on Saturday. Fascinated by your intensity and passion for the music even before you began playing the Concerto – what a joy to watch. The movement of your fingers at the end of the piece was magical. Thank you for the pleasure of the evening.
From Joe Guethon on November 6, 2010:
i just discovered you while browsing youtube, your amazing. I can’t wait for Jan 12 when you come to Florida. Keep up the work.
From Alexis Barton on October 30, 2010:
I just discovered you on youtube. You are amazing! Players like you aren’t found very often. :) I hope to see you in concert some day!
From Dave Matthews on October 26, 2010:
Cello, huh? Try playing the guitar.
From Mike Bajuk on July 11, 2010:
Great performance tonight Joshua! Thanks for coming to B’ham!
From Carol Robinson on June 20, 2010:
I thoroughly enjoyed your Town Hall concert on June 10th. The Brahams was virtuosic for both cello and piano, and the soaring melodies in the Schumann brought tears to my eyes. I’m looking forward to your next concert in Seattle.
From Daisy Shangrow on June 11, 2010:
I’m sure that the Town Hall concert tonight was fantastic- I had a concert of my own and couldn’t make it. Looking forward to your concerts at Western next month, I will make sure not to miss those!
From Michael Schramm on June 5, 2010:
I am so looking forward to your Town Hall concert on June 10!
From Trish Cadwallader on April 11, 2010:
Joshua,
P.S.-Forgot to mention, I enjoyed meeting Midge, too. Give her my best!
From Trish Cadwallader on April 11, 2010:
Joshua,
It was fun to see you and Yung-Jen Chen performing at Suzy and Rocky Saxbe’s home in Columbus. The evening was enchanting, I felt like I should have been wearing white gloves and a lovely silk gown sitting in a European court while listening to chamber music as once was so commonly done for evening entertainment! Hope you had time to catch some of the great food, too! We have tickets this evening for the ProMusica concert and having dinner with Jim Elliott and John Behal who also helped sponser Friday’s intimate concert… Come visit us again in Columbus. -Trish Cadwallader
From Diana Barbee on March 1, 2010:
I enjoyed so much Joshua seeing you on the campus of TCC in Tulsa. 2/27/2010 your brother’s birthday, sadly our schedule only allowed us to stay for half so I am interested in recordings how to obtain them. But truly you are inspiring to so many thanks alot for sharing it!! Regards Diana Barbee
From Esther Morie on February 28, 2010:
hey…. i met you at the concert in tulsa with my siblings… i actually wrote you something longer on youtube… didn’t know if you’d find it…so you can go there and read it… but i just wanted to say thanks and ur awesome… !!! :)
From allen Hart on February 23, 2010:
Josh, we miss you. so happy for you with your success. We think of you ofton; and Will continues on the cello and never skipped a beat. with fondest regards, Will, Mellissa and Allen
From Bernis Kretchmar on February 21, 2010:
Your concert with the SF Symphony was OUTSTANDING…You have amazing talent and you are using it well. Mazel Tov on your sucess.
From Juan Claudio on February 10, 2010:
I missed you in Seattle and now I live in Washington, DC. I would love to know how I can learn of an advance schedule of your concerts in the DC area. Right now, you seem to play more out west. So sad.
From Shannon on January 25, 2010:
Seattle misses you, and damn, I miss being able to send warn plates of goodies your way. Come back soon – we need a visit to Kisaku with you, and we want to catch up on all the fun stuff you have been doing. xxoo. S
From Keith Dukavicius on December 30, 2009:
Joshua, I give up! Somewhere in the back of my closet of dreams I thought there may have been a scrap of a chance that, before my dying day, I could learn to play the cello. After hearing your performance on Chicago Tonight, I have faced the reality that I never shall, and with YOU around, what’s the point?! Still, I am content knowing I can listen to your wonderful gift. Cheers to you and a Happy New Year! Signed, a new fan, Keith. Check out my band at http://www.myspace.com/swoonmethod.
From Dave Schappell on November 16, 2009:
Hi Joshua — my wife and I really enjoyed your performance at the Benson’s home several weeks/months ago. We look forward to attending your Town Hall Music performances.
From Lynne Cassone on October 31, 2009:
Hi, Joshua-
My son and I enjoyed your recent concert at UK, Lexington tremendously…wanted you to know. I especially appreciate your playfulness and obvious joy you take in playing and convey so well. If you’ve ever seen the two musical Marx brothers(Chico and Harpo) play, you may recognize the ethos (though neither were nearly as accomplished as you). I hope you become the model for classical music for the 21st century.
Bravo!
From Beatriz Cabral on October 27, 2009:
Hi Josh . I´m from Portugal, I´m 10 y.old and I´m studing cello since i was 5 .I knew you recently but you are just an inspiration to me.
Thank you.hope to play with you some day. Kisses
From Carol Barnes on October 18, 2009:
Hi Josh! I’m Bob Rearden’s cousin from Myrtle Beach, SC. My son has just began playing the cello… so wanted to give kudos for the site and info! Dudes like you help promote music in our youth!! Rock On!!
From Casi Mendoza on October 11, 2009:
On a different note, if you have time, you wouldn’t mind coming to visit the school who performed with the New Philharmonic, would you?
They would really really really appreciate it.
From Casi Mendoza on October 11, 2009:
After seeing and hearing you live, I just want to say that you’re wonderful. I absolutely love Julie-O and your playing just makes me want to switch from playing the violin to the cello.
From Mariela Catalla on October 11, 2009:
It was lovely meeting you tonight at DuPage! Loved the Shostakovich, Bach, and Julie-O!
From W R on October 9, 2009:
AMAZING!! Watched you on chicago tonight and you are absolutely amazing!! God Bless you!
From Kristin Shulman on October 8, 2009:
Any possibility you could do an encore of Julie-O, the piece you played on Chicago Tonight, at the COD performance Friday night? It was fantastic. Takes the cello to a whole other dimension. Thank you for considering it.
From Kelli Garner on October 1, 2009:
Great site, how do I subscribe?
From Manderson on September 24, 2009:
Your blog is so informative … ..I just bookmarked you….keep up the good work!!!!
From Omar A.A. on September 7, 2009:
Hey! Were you the one who played in 2004 at san miguel de allende, mexico after winning the competition?? I do still remember your recital….. Locatelli, Ysaye, Beethoven … and the rehersal…. wonderful flying staccato! Greetings!
From Aunt Julie on September 4, 2009:
Hey Joshua! Just keeping up with the famous family member. Looking forward to seeing you perform in February, and maybe at a holiday before then. Love!
From Bill Bartmann on September 3, 2009:
Cool site, love the info.
From Kim on September 2, 2009:
LOVED your performance of the Dvorak with the BFM this summer. You’re awesome!
From Bill Bartmann on September 2, 2009:
Excellent site, keep up the good work
From C on August 22, 2009:
Your cello puts a spell on me :-)
Great concerts in Lima!
From estasiago on August 20, 2009:
Nice site!
Good Luck!
From Phil Hoffman on August 19, 2009:
Josh: If the people of suburban Chicago only knew the treat that awaits them on 10/9; I remember well that August night that you played the Shostakovich Cello Concert #1 with the NW Sinfonietta in Tacoma. I do hope that I have the opportunity to repeat the experience.
I will be coming to the east coast in November (11/4 – 11/6 in DC, 11/7-11/9 in Boston and 11/10-11/13 in NYC). Will you be playing for beer and hot dogs at any venue during these times? Seattle misses you.
From Carol on July 23, 2009:
I just heard the Poulenc Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 143. I think it would be a great piece for you!
From Emiko on July 20, 2009:
Hi Joshua!
Wow, nice website! :) Btw, do you plan to record the Dance of the Elves by Popper sometime? Just wondering (it’s a really cool piece).
~Emiko
You also have my sympathy for drinking a fly.
From sadie on July 16, 2009:
I just came back from the master class that you did today. I was completely inspired by you. You are an amazing cellist and I admire you quite a bit. I’d love to see you again someday. I’m a little ticked that no one told me about the concert you played last night but oh well. Maybe I’ll have another chance. Thanks for the autograph!
From Jayme Curley on July 15, 2009:
Hi Joshua! We just heard you play the Dvorak here in Bellingham…..WOW!!!!!
After the 2nd movement, my husband leaned over & whispered “young love”!
New fans!!
From Jayme Curley on July 15, 2009:
Hi Joshua! We just heard you play the Dvorak here in Bellingham…..WOW!!!!!
After the 2nd movement, my husband leaned over & whispered “young love”!
New fans!!
From mom on July 13, 2009:
your first fan–still your number one fan–love you.
From Revrand Father on July 10, 2009:
You are one good-looking young man. Must have a great set of parents!
From Kazuo on July 7, 2009:
Hello,
I finally got your CD in Tokyo this evening ! Awesome ! I really look forward to hearing for your performance in Arkansas next November !
From Lisa on July 6, 2009:
Hi,
I love your Popper Projects….but what would be even MORE epic, is a weekly Bundle of Blissful Bach. =D
You’re an incredible inspiration,
Lisa
From Allen Hart on June 30, 2009:
Joshua, We still think of you quite often. Glade you are pursuing your dream. Continued success. Yes, Will is still diligently playing cello. Regards, Will, Allen and Mellissa
From Carolyn (the Yoga Lady) on June 26, 2009:
Great performance last night at Town Music! Thanks for bringing together all those interesting composers and performers. I have a ticket for Bellingham and excited to hear the Dvorak. When will you update your concert dates? Don’t want to miss anything. cj
From marius urba on June 18, 2009:
hey Josh!how are all the time?will you be this summer in baden baden again?would be nice to meet you there.take care..
all the best,
m
From Dave Matthis on June 15, 2009:
Wow, you were for real at the age of ten, but now you’re like 2 1/2 times that for real. Congrats on your recent successes! ;-)
From Camila Zerbinatti on June 11, 2009:
How happy, inspired and excited I am! I just “discovered” you and your loving and fresh way of doing music! Your courage, your spontaneous way of playing… it’s so good to see, listen to and feel that! You have a new fan! I’m a cello lover and cellist from Brazil. NICE TO MEET YOU! All the best vibrations for you, man!
From Charlie Benedetti on June 7, 2009:
Hi Josh…….I’m a handwriting analyst.. What are the chances of getting your signature? And also what are the chances of seeing your perform here in Chicago? (soon !)
Charlie Benedetti
1640 Maple Ave. # 1007
Evanston, IL 60201
From Catherine on June 2, 2009:
A lovely memory – two young fellows bored, wriggling, fidgeting on the front row at the Federal Way Symphony last October suddenly became completely mesmerized and charmed to rapt, quiet attention by your solo performance of T’s “Rococo Variations”.
From Ena on May 31, 2009:
Hi!
I was there for your performance with the Seattle Symphony on May 30th. I enjoyed it so much, even though I listen to classic music very little. Your performance made my day (night?), and has been keeping me happy until now! haha.
I hope to see you playing again sometime soon. See you there.
Ena
From Nancy on May 28, 2009:
I am SO looking forward to tonight’s concert at Benyroya!
From Maxine on May 28, 2009:
It was so great to meet you during your Seattle visit! I just wish there had been enough time to ask you everything I wanted to. Come back soon!
From Corinne Odegard on May 19, 2009:
Josh- I am the retired sso violinist friend of Phyllis Allport. I have a non-musician friend who heard your last delightful concert at Town Hall and fell in love with your encore,(Japanese?) She wants to know what it was and if it has been recorded?? You have yet another fan!
Wishing you the best! Corinne
From Cami & Ray on May 18, 2009:
Well we have to sign if only to let you know we’re here! I’ll have to send you some new joke material :-) Just kidding. See you next week!
Hugs!
From Taylor on May 17, 2009:
wow! love the site, especially the music player :D keep it up!
From Karen on May 17, 2009:
Hey, cool site! Any plans for the CD to be released in the US? Cheers! – Karen (Seattle cello posse)
From Sarah Topletz on May 13, 2009:
Hey Cousin!!! Cool website you got there. Hope you’re doing well. Love you!!!!!! *muah*
From Art Segal on May 5, 2009:
Joshua, your recent recital with friends at Town Hall in Seattle was deeply satisfying and very rich, with five composers represented. Thank you so much. It was truly one of my best musical experiences of the season. (The other was Watts in the Grieg concerto, despite his minor slips.) Please return to Seattle as often as possible! Have a great summer, enjoy all your performances around the world.
From Marie Bethke on April 28, 2009:
Hi Joshua,
Wow!!!!!! Anita LaPat called me today and told us to look you up on the YouTube. How great you look. I still talk about you and our time in OK. You always gave us great concerts. Someday I would like to hear you play again.
Marie Bethke
From Pat Stallman on April 24, 2009:
Lovely concert last night at Seattle Town Hall. Looking forward to the concert in June.
From Martha on April 22, 2009:
Hi Josh, My son and I went to see you at the Stamford concert. You were amaizing!!!
From Mary Ann Allen on April 21, 2009:
Hello Joshua, I love the Popper Project, that way we get to see you once a week. We are looking to see about you performing with the Tacoma Symphony Chorus. I am keeping my fingers crossed for that! Thanks for all your beautiful music.
From Donshu Caldwell on April 19, 2009:
Dear Joshua,
From a retired violinist, I enjoyed very much your performance of the Elgar last night in Stamford. I predict a bright future ahead of you.
From Susan Rigano on April 19, 2009:
I just attended the 4.19 Sunday matinee of the Stamford Symphony Orchestra for the sole reason that I wanted to hear you play the Elgar Cello Concerto. I’d been reading about your prodigious talent and the Elgar cello concerto is one of my favs. You played brilliantly and I hung on every note. Thank you for the added bonusof an encore. As a frustrated ex-cellist who has heard the best of the best over the years I know I will be able to say that I heard you early in your career when you played in Stamford. You are phenomenal and I am blessed to have been at today’s concert. Your fan forever!
From Rick on April 18, 2009:
hey joshua, i saw your guest-play at the youtube sinfony. thanks for the joy. rick
From Rev. Karen Clewell on April 17, 2009:
Joshua, this site is fantastic and we are so proud of your accomplishments. We love listening to your giftedness! Come home to Oklahoma sometime and grace us with your sound.
From Renae Parker on April 16, 2009:
It is great to discover your work. I look forward to seeing what all you do.
From Daniel on April 16, 2009:
Hi Joshua,
I love your Popper-Project. It´s a really nice idea…
And I liked your performance yesterday at the Carnegie Hall. I saw it at Youtube! Keep it up!
Kind regards,
Daniel
From Carrie Pennington on April 16, 2009:
Hi Joshua,
This is awesome. I’m very proud of you. Your hard work and dedication show through your success!
Take care,
Carrie
From paiman samimi on April 16, 2009:
this website is fantastic!!!!!
Congrats josh!!
paiman