Tansman / Bruch

This captivating new recording by violinist Viviane Hagner brings together two composers whose music appears to come from completely different worlds at first glance - and 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 a particular talent for melody and expressive nuances. Together with the Poznan Filharmoniczny Orchestra conducted by Lukasz Borowicz, Hagner presents brilliant interpretations of Bruch's concert pieces and the popular "Kol Nidrei", as well as Tansman's rarely heard violin concerto and the "Cinq Pieces pour violon et petit orchestre". Recorded in July 2025 in 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 clear 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 much more attention.