Tansman / Bruch: Violin Concertos

This captivating new recording by violinist Viviane Hagner brings together two composers whose music at first glance seems to come from entirely different worlds – yet reveals 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 special gift for melody and expressive nuance. Together with the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Łukasz Borowicz, Hagner presents radiant interpretations of Bruch’s Konzertstück and the beloved “Kol Nidrei,” as well as Tansman’s rarely heard Violin Concerto and the “Cinq Pièces pour violon et petit orchestre.” Recorded in July 2025 at the Poznań Philharmonic, 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 fine musical sensibility, Viviane Hagner brings these works to life with emotional depth and great precision. This album invites listeners to rediscover two remarkable composers – and to experience the beauty and diversity of a repertoire that deserves far more attention.