Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) was an Austrian composer known for his symphonies, masses, and motets. His music is marked by its complexity, originality, and a reverence for the church, which played a central role in his life as a devout Catholic. Bruckner was born in Ansfelden, Austria, and his early career was as a teacher and organist, showcasing prodigious talent on the organ. He eventually moved to Vienna, where he focused on composition and became known for his powerful and monumental symphonies.

Bruckner's compositional output, while not extensive by some standards, is filled with grand and spiritual works that have secured his reputation as one of the 19th century's most significant symphonic composers. His music, often characterized by intricate polyphony and grand pauses, was influenced by his predecessors Beethoven and Wagner, and his reverence for both can be discerned in his symphonic and choral works. His Ninth Symphony was left unfinished at his death, but the symphonies he completed have been a lasting contribution to the symphonic repertoire. Among his most frequently performed and recorded works are his Symphony No. 7 in E Major, the Te Deum, and his motets such as "Locus iste" and "Ave Maria," which continue to be mainstays in choral ensembles' repertoire around the world. Despite some initial critical resistance to his innovative approach to structure and harmony, Bruckner’s reputation has grown posthumously, and he is now celebrated as a master of the symphonic form.

Genres

Classical

Late Romantic Era

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Johannes Brahms

Gustav Mahler

Franz Schubert

Richard Strauss

Richard Wagner

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Robert Schumann

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Franz Liszt

Max Bruch

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Latest Release

Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 3 - 9, Te Deum & Mass No. 3 (Live)

Anton Bruckner•

Sergiu Celibidache•

Munich Philharmonic Orchestra

Album - 38 Tracks - Released September 7, 2024