Anne Akiko Meyers
American violinist (born 1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anne Akiko Meyers (born May 15, 1970, in San Diego[1]) is an American violinist. She has been called “the Wonder Woman of commissioning” by The Strad.[2]
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Background information | |
Born | (1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 (age 54) San Diego, California, United States |
Origin | New York City |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Violinist |
Instrument(s) | Violin |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Apple Music, E1, Sony, RCA Victor Red Seal, Avie |
Website | anneakikomeyers |
Meyers received a Grammy Award nomination for her live recording with Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic of Arturo Márquez’s Fandango,a new concerto for violin and orchestra written for her.[3] She was the top-selling classical instrumentalist of 2014 on Billboard's traditional classical charts.[4][5]
Meyers appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk on September 7, 2023. In 2024, she served as the Artistic Director for the Laguna Beach Music Festival, a multi-day series of classical and contemporary concerts, community engagement programs, and dynamic special events.[6]
Meyers was inducted into 2024 Asian Hall of Fame.[7]