Violinist Joshua Bell Awarded Honorary CBE by King Charles

Violinist Joshua Bell Awarded Honorary CBE by King Charles

American violinist Joshua Bell was formally named as an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), the highest-ranking level of the Order, excluding knighthood.

The prestigious honor was conferred by King Charles III of England, on the advice of the U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Honorary CBEs are awarded to foreign nationals who have made a distinguished and innovative contribution to their field in the U.K.

Bell has served as Music Director of the London-based Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) since 2011, with his position recently renewed through the 2027-28 season.

"This is a profound and wholly unexpected honor,"

Bell said in a statement, adding that leading the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for nearly 15 years has been one of the great privileges of his career.

Author's summary: Joshua Bell receives honorary CBE.

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Violinist.com Violinist.com — 2025-10-14

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