Anton Bruckner
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, Eastern European History
Article abstract: Rising from modest rural origins, Bruckner first established himself as one of the leading organists of his time, then persevered in his creative work to produce a great series of choral and symphonic works. Musically eloquent and possessing a unique sense of spiritual aspiration, the finest of Bruckner’s large-scale compositions belong to the essential repertoire of nineteenth century music.
Early Life
Anton Bruckner was born to Anton and Theresa Bruckner on September 4, 1824, in the village of Ansfelden, in the Austro-Hungarian...
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