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Philip Glass - Violin Concerto No. 1 (Anne Akiko Meyers)

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Composer: Philip Glass
  • Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
  • Echorus
  • New Chaconne

Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Los Angeles Philharmonic / Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Aubree Oliverson, violin / Academy Virtuosi
Emmanuel Ceysson, harp

Date: 2025
Label: Platoon
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Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto, commissioned in 1987 by the American Composers Orchestra, was written in memory of his father, Ben Glass, who never heard it due to his untimely death. Glass embedded the notes D-A-D as a personal tribute. Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and conductor Gustavo Dudamel reflect on the piece’s emotional depth and forward-driving spirit. The album also features the world premiere of New Chaconne (2023), composed by Glass for Meyers, accompanied by harpist Emmanuel Ceysson, and concludes with Echorus (1994–95), performed by Meyers and Aubree Oliverson with the Colburn School’s Academy Virtuosi.

Philip Glass is one of the most influential composers of our time, known for his operas (Einstein on the Beach, Akhnaten), symphonies, film scores (The Hours, Koyaanisqatsi), and collaborations across genres. Born in 1937 in Baltimore, he studied at Juilliard and with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, also working with Ravi Shankar. Glass pioneered a new musical style often labeled "minimalism," though he prefers "music with repetitive structures." His vast output includes over 30 operas, 14 symphonies, and numerous chamber and solo works. He has collaborated with artists ranging from David Bowie to Yo-Yo Ma, reaching diverse audiences across artistic disciplines.

Anne Akiko Meyers (b. 1970) is an acclaimed American violinist known for her expressive artistry and dedication to expanding the violin repertoire. A child prodigy, she debuted at age 7 and performed with the LA Philharmonic by 11. She studied at The Juilliard School and has performed with major orchestras worldwide, including the Philadelphia and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. Her recordings feature works by composers such as Rautavaara and Márquez, whose Fandango violin concerto—written for her—won two Latin GRAMMYs. In 2024, she was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame and continues to shape classical music through performance and education.

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