“I had to try it, and instantly fell in love,” Meyers says. In near-pristine condition, this legendary instrument is the most expensive violin on record, selling for an estimated $16 million to Anne’s anonymous benefactor. Dating from 1741, the ‘Mona Lisa’ of violins is considered by many to be the finest sounding violin in existence. The Vivaldi album marked many milestones, as it was the recording debut of the precious ‘Ex-Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri del Gesu violin, which was recently awarded to Meyers for her lifetime use. The Symphony’s performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons brings a reunion for Music Director David Lockington and Anne Akiko Meyers, who recorded her #1 Four Seasons album together in 2014.

“A no-nonsense account…she vividly portrays the varying moods in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with playing that is quite remarkable in its dexterity and technical brilliance.” – The Strad Magazine “Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers is one of the most adventurous soloists on the international scene today.” – Chicago Classical A Native of Southern California and a former student of the Colburn School of Performing Arts, Meyers returns to her roots for this exclusive Los Angeles performance, further cementing the Pasadena Symphony as the premiere destination for live symphonic music in the Pasadena region. Audiences can hear Meyers bring this chart-topping recording to life at Ambassador Auditorium with both matinee and evening performances at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Billboard’s 2014 Top-Selling Classical Instrumentalist, Meyers’ recordings have consistently met with acclaim, with her Four Seasons debuting # 1 on the Classical Billboard charts. Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Symphony continues their newly-expanded 2015-2016 Singpoli Classics Series on Saturday, November 7th with Anne Akiko Meyers performing her poetic and powerful Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Facebook page opens in new window Twitter page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window

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