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Listening to Bruckner's symphonies can be described as metaphysical experiences that elevate you to a superior level of understanding and emotional depth. The grandeur and complexity of his compositions, with their vast, architectural structures…

Epstein, Julius * August 7, 1832 Agram/Croatia-Slavonia (Zagreb/HR), † March 2, 1926 Vienna/A. Pianist and music teacher. Private student of Anton Halm (1789–1872, piano) and Johann Rufinatscha (1812–1893, composition) in Vienna since 1850, lived…

http://www.bruckner-online.at/?page_id=1433&id=d1e628 Bruckner, family The name Bruckner is widespread in Upper Austria and, together with vague traditions, led some bearers of this family name to refer to a relationship with the composer. To date, no…

http://www.bruckner-online.at/?page_id=1433&id=d1e6756 Bruckner's training and teacher During the period between 1830 and 1865, which was probably uniquely long for a composer, Bruckner was a learner - he absorbed and processed knowledge throughout his life. In…

http://www.bruckner-online.at/?page_id=1313# Bruckner's training and teacher During the period between 1830 and 1865, which was probably uniquely long for a composer, Bruckner was a learner - he absorbed and processed knowledge throughout his life. In…

Life: Vienna III. (1890 – 1896) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1890■ Establishment of a patron consortium for Bruckner to guarantee an…

Life: Vienna II (1878 – 1889) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1878■ February 1st: Bruckner becomes a real (full) member of the…

Life: Vienna I. (1868 – 1877) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1868■ October: Move to Vienna (first apartment: 9th district, Währingerstrasse 41,…

Life: Linz (1856 – 1868) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1856■ January 25th: audition in the Old Cathedral, then permanent cathedral organist.…

Life: St. Florian (1845 – 1855) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1845■ September 25th: School assistant in St. Florian for ten years…

Anton Bruckner has inspired the formation of various societies and associations around the world, dedicated to preserving his legacy and promoting his music. Below, I provide a list of some of the most relevant…

Life: Childhood and Youth (1824-1845) Compiled by Alexandra Jud and Damaris Leimgruber (from: Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen (ed.): Bruckner-Handbuch , Stuttgart 2010, pp. XIII-XXIII). 1824 – 1832 ■ September 4: (Joseph) Anton Bruckner is born in…

Sex and Religion: The "Case" Bruckner No doubt his unattractive appearance played a significant role in the successive failures of his romantic passions. And yet, this "imprisoned" bachelor would be haunted by the idea…

Summer Holidays in Switzerland End of August 1880: Anton Bruckner goes on vacation. It will be the most extensive one he has ever undertaken: Oberammergau, Munich, and then in Switzerland: Schaffhausen, Geneva, Chamonix, Lausanne,…