Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers speaks about commissioning works and cadenzas, pairing the old with the new and how she works closely with composers. Ahead of her premiere performance of 'Fandango' by Arturo Marquez, she speaks about the uniqueness of mariachi style and technique.

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Excerpt of 'Fantasia' by Rautavaara used with permission from Anne Akiko Meyers

Photo credit: David Zentz