Tansman / Bruch – Viviane Hagner

This captivating new recording by violinist Viviane Hagner brings together two composers whose music, at first glance, seems to come from very different worlds—yet reveals striking artistic affinities.

Max Bruch, a pillar of German Romanticism, and Alexandre Tansman, a cosmopolitan Polish composer who spent much of his life in France, share a gift for melody and expressive nuance. Hagner, joined by the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Łukasz Borowicz, offers radiant performances of Bruch’s Konzertstück and the beloved Kol Nidrei, alongside Tansman’s rarely heard Violin Concerto and Cinq Pièces pour violon et petit orchestre.

Recorded in July 2025 at the Poznań Philharmonic Hall, the album highlights the rich cultural threads linking German and Polish musical traditions, as well as the composers’ shared appreciation for their Jewish heritage. With her luminous tone and keen musical insight, Viviane Hagner brings these works to life with both emotional depth and precision. This album is an invitation to rediscover two remarkable composers—and to experience the beauty and breadth of a repertoire that deserves far wider recognition.