<P> Girard was not a true musician , mainly working with it as a film director . The film score was written by composer John Corigliano , with every violin solo in the film performed by violinist Joshua Bell . The conductor was Esa - Pekka Salonen . The score is mainly of the Chaconne genre , while the ostensibly Romani music was also actually written by Corigliano . Bell said he was eager to join the film crew , citing his enthusiasm for Corigliano 's work and his use of form . Corigliano , looking for a romantic musical performance , also referred to Bell as the ideal choice for a musician , calling him `` an aristocrat as a violinist '' . Girard stated Bell and Corigliano were involved from the outset , and reviewed every version of the screenplay as it was in development . </P>
<P> Girard was not a true musician , mainly working with it as a film director . The film score was written by composer John Corigliano , with every violin solo in the film performed by violinist Joshua Bell . The conductor was Esa - Pekka Salonen . The score is mainly of the Chaconne genre , while the ostensibly Romani music was also actually written by Corigliano . Bell said he was eager to join the film crew , citing his enthusiasm for Corigliano 's work and his use of form . Corigliano , looking for a romantic musical performance , also referred to Bell as the ideal choice for a musician , calling him `` an aristocrat as a violinist '' . Girard stated Bell and Corigliano were involved from the outset , and reviewed every version of the screenplay as it was in development . </P>
who played the violin in the red violin
who played the violin in the red violin
Joshua Bell
Joshua Bell