This captivating new recording by violinist Viviane Hagner brings together two composers whose music may seem to come from entirely different worlds at first glance – yet displays remarkable 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 an exceptional gift for melody and expressive nuance
for melody and expressive nuance. Together with the Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Lukasz Borowicz, Hagner presents brilliant interpretations of Bruch's concert pieces and the beloved "Kol Nidrei," as well as Tansman's rarely heard violin concerto and the "Cinq Pieces pour violon et petit orchestre." Recorded in July 2025 at the Poznan Philharmonic Hall, the album highlights the rich cultural connections between
German and Polish musical traditions, as well as the composers' shared appreciation for their Jewish heritage. With her luminous tone and refined musical touch, Viviane Hagner brings these works to life with emotional depth and great precision. This album invites you to rediscover two remarkable composers – and to experience the beauty and diversity of a repertoire that deserves far greater recognition
Far greater recognition.