Violinist Viviane Hagner made her debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, February 12th, playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.

Sarah Bryan Miller, classical music critic at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, raved:

"[Conductor Ludovic Morlot] returned with soloist Viviane Hagner for a gloriously beautiful, impeccably Romantic reading of the Mendelssohn. She's a real find: a gifted violinist with a clear, consistently lovely singing tone, fine musical intelligence and outstanding technique. She had a superb sense of the Mendelssohn's inherent passion, conveying it consistently. Her playing was a joy on every level, and she deserved the huge ovation she received from Friday's audience. It was a gorgeous performance from all concerned, in just about every respect."

Read the full review here.

Congratulations, Viviane!