Anne Akiko Meyers – Press

“Renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers brings her virtuosic skills to the forefront, delivering an unforgettable performance.” -opp.today

“Immediately noticeable was the dark tone of Meyers’ 1741 “Vieuxtemps” del Gesù violin, as she fired out triplets in rapid succession…” -Violinist.com

“Meyers burnished her reputation with a stellar performance of Barber’s “Violin Concerto.” The concertgoers were so taken with her sweet sound during the lush and lovely first movement that they applauded for a long time. The second movement also drew applause and the sustained, quicksilver passages of the third movement brought them to their feet for a vigorous standing ovation.” -Northwest Reverb

“Meyers displayed a gorgeous tone and a warm vibrato from the outset, moving easily through about a dozen increasingly difficult variations on the opening melody.”

“…Meyers brought out the distinct personality of every note, going from quivering uncertainty to determined assertion. It was breathtaking to watch.”

“Meyers’ lyric playing was inspired…”

“Anne Akiko Meyers was nothing less than extraordinary and possibly more — much more.”

“Meyers’ playing is what it always has been: a national treasure… …Above all, she is a musical wizard, with astonishing access to every kind of expressive color. Whether within a phrase or on just a single note, she can change tone color in a micro-second from smooth grain to rough, from dark to radiant, from thoughtful to assertive. And she can, like magic, bring new work to vibrant life.”

“…this is an opportunity for Meyers to show off her velvety string tone, eloquent phrasing and impeccable intonation.”

“Meyers adjusted the color of her playing for each work. In Ravel’s showpiece Tzigane she gave a forceful weight to the detached phrases of the opening…Ravel gives the violinist plenty of fierce challenges especially in the second half of the piece. Meyers took it all in stride.”

“The extended, steady voice of Meyers’ violin, with a burgundy tone and soulful expression, floated over the sighing, undulating texture of the orchestra. The yearning inherent in the ascending line turned more agitated at the midpoint, and though the orchestra restored the meditative tone for a while, the work’s underlying imperative was revealed in Meyers’ last ascending statement.”

“Soloist Anne Akiko Meyers, for whom the concerto was written, played with fire and songfulness.”

“There is an old-world glamour to Ms. Akiko Meyers’s playing, with her high-gloss, singing sound and her liberal use of sighing slides from one note to another.”

“Meyers performed with a sweet tone, fitfully overdoing the vibrato, and made much out of the main lyrical theme that later morphs into full silver-screen luxuriance. She also brought daunting fire and intensity to the virtuosic closing section, which provided the requisite fireworks, garnering an instantaneous standing ovation by the audience.”

“She displayed ravishing tone and sure technique in a clearly plotted performance that respectfully let Bernstein be.”