Photos: Joshua Bell And Friends

Bramwell Tovey conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic as actress Glenn Close sings a number from her film “Albert Nobbs” with violinist Joshua Bell at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Violinist Joshua Bell, left performs with the trio Time for Three (violinist Nicolas Kendall, violinist Zach De Pue and double-bassist Ranaan Meyer) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Bramwell Tovey conducts the L.A. Philharmonic’s summer season opener at the Hollywood Bowl. The program also included violinist Philippe Quint.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Violinist Joshua Bell plays alongside pop pianist Frankie Moreno.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Glenn Close sings as violinist Joshua Bell plays.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Violinist Joshua Bell spearheaded the show’s crossover programming.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)