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Each box, sent by mail to anyone who requests one, is both a canvas for a unique abstract painting and a platform for communication through art.

Why we care: This is one of those classical releases that draws a large audience because Bell is one of the best-known soloists around nowadays, probably the heir apparent to Itzhak Perlman in terms of violin virtuosity and appeal.

French Impressions Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk offer stylish, gleaming interpretations of sonatas by Saint-Saens, Ravel and Franck/del> U that nicely balance passion and restraint.

Joshua Bell, MusicalAmerica instrumentalist of the year in 2010 and recipient of dozens of comparable awards, is comfortable performing with a potpourri of talented friends, be they classical, pop, country or world-music artists.

Former PSO concertmaster Sunghae Anna Lim is accompanied by pianist Soyeon Lee in a classic violin recital, including works by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Franck.