Before they became household names and joined the elite ranks of today's most sought-after soloists, violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk came to the Aspen Music Festival and School to take part in the kind of life-changing experience that only a summer at Aspen can offer. The two superstars speak here with student oboist Spencer Rubin about some of their fondest AMFS memories, the unique student-mentor rapport at Aspen, and how their time in the Rockies helped shape them into the celebrated artists they are today.