Anton Bruckner
Notable works by Anton Bruckner.
Abendklänge, WAB 110
(Evening sounds), WAB 110, is a character piece for violin and piano, which Anton Bruckner composed in
Read → WorkAbendzauber, WAB 57
(Evening magic), WAB 57, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkAfferentur regi
(Led to the king), WAB 1, is a motet, which Anton Bruckner composed on 7 November 1861 on the text of the Offertorium of the
Read → WorkAm Grabe, WAB 2
(At the grave), WAB 2, is an elegy composed by Anton Bruckner in 1861, for men's voices a
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"" (At the feast), WAB 59a, is a song composed by the 19-year-old Anton Bruckner in 1843 during his stay as schoolteacher's assistant in Kronstorf. In 1893, near the end of his life, Bruckner
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The Arneth Cantata, WAB 61, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkAsperges me, WAB 4
(Thou wilt sprinkle me), WAB 4, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner. It is a setting of the Latin Asperges me, the antiphon used for the celebration of
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(Hail Mary), WAB 6, is a sacred motet by Anton Bruckner, a setting of the Latin prayer Ave Maria. He composed it in Linz in 1861 and scored the short work in F major for seven unaccompanied voices.
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(Hail Mary), WAB 5, is a setting of the Latin prayer Ave Maria by Anton
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(Hail Mary), WAB 7, is a setting of the Latin prayer Ave Maria by Anton
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(Hail, Queen of Heaven), WAB 8, is a motet composed by Anton Bruckner in
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The Bruckner Gesamtausgabe (Brucker's Complete Edition) is a critical edition of the works of Anton Bruckner. Published by in Vienna, it comprises three successive editions. *Alte Gesamtausgabe
Read → WorkChristus factus est, WAB 10
(Christ became obedient), WAB 10, is a sacred motet by Anton Bruckner, his second setting of the Latin gradual Christus factus est, written in 1873. Several decades earlier, in 1844, he had composed
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("Christ became obedient"), WAB 11, is a sacred motet by Anton Bruckner, his third setting of the Latin gradual Christus factus est, composed in 1884. Before, Bruckner composed in 1844 a first piece
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("The noble heart"), WAB 65, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in during his stay in St.
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("The noble heart"), WAB 66, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in December 1857 during his stay in Linz. In St. Florian, Bruckner had already composed a first setting of the song for men's choir,
Read → WorkDas hohe Lied, WAB 74
(The song of the heights), WAB 74, is a song for double men's choir and three soloists, which Anton Bruckner composed in 1876 on a text by Heinrich von der
Read → WorkDas Lied vom deutschen Vaterland, WAB 78
, WAB 78, is a patriotic song composed by Anton Bruckner in during his stay in St.
Read → WorkDer Abendhimmel, WAB 55
("The evening sky"), WAB 55, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkDer Abendhimmel, WAB 56
("The evening sky"), WAB 56, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1866. It is the second setting of the work. In 1862, Bruckner had already composed a first setting of the song for men's voice
Read → WorkDer deutsche Gesang, WAB 63
("The German song"), WAB 63, is a patriotic song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1892, one year before
Read → WorkDer Lehrerstand, WAB 77
(The post of the teacher), WAB 77, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in during his stay in Sankt
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"" ("The moonlit evening"), WAB 200, is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in for Aloisia
Read → WorkDes Dankes Wort sei mir vergönnt, WAB 62
(Let grant me to say a word of thanks), WAB 62, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner during his stay in Sankt
Read → WorkDie Geburt, WAB 69
(The birth), WAB 69, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1851 during his stay in St.
Read → WorkDir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben
(To Thee, Lord, to Thee will I surrender myself), WAB 12, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkDu bist wie eine Blume, WAB 64
(You are like a flower), WAB 64, is a song, which Anton Bruckner composed in
Read → WorkEcce sacerdos magnus (Bruckner)
Ecce sacerdos magnus (Behold a great priest), WAB 13, is an 1885 sacred motet by the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. It is a musical setting of the antiphon of the same
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The cantata (Renunciation), WAB 14, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkFestgesang, WAB 15
The Festgesang (Festive song), WAB 15, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in
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The , WAB 16, is a festive cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in 1862 for the celebration of the laying of the foundation stone of the new Mariä-Empfängnis-Dom of
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The Four Orchestral Pieces () are four short orchestral pieces, which Anton Bruckner composed in the fall of 1862 during his tuition with Otto
Read → WorkFour Tantum ergo, WAB 41
The four ("Let us raise"), WAB 41, are settings of the hymn Tantum ergo composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkFrühlingslied, WAB 68
("Spring song"), WAB 68, is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in 1851 for the name-day of Aloisia
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Germanenzug (WAB 70) is a secular, patriotic cantata composed in 1863–1864 by Anton Bruckner on a text by August
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Helgoland, WAB 71, is a secular, patriotic cantata for male choir and orchestra, composed by Anton Bruckner in 1893. Since Bruckner did not complete the 9th symphony, Helgoland is his last complete
Read → WorkHerbstkummer, WAB 72
("Autumnal sorrow"), WAB 72 is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in
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(Autumn song), WAB 73, is a romantic song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1864. The song, scored for men's choir and two soprano soloists with piano accompaniment, depicts an autumn walking with
Read → WorkHerz Jesu-Lied
("Song of the Heart of Jesus"), WAB 144, is the second of two motets of Anton Bruckner's St. Florian period, which is of uncertain authorship. If Bruckner was the composer, it was composed presumably
Read → WorkIam lucis orto sidere, WAB 18
(Now that the daylight fills the sky), WAB 18, is a motet composed by Anton Bruckner in 1868. The work is also known as In S. Angelum custodem (In the custody of the holy angel). Bruckner revised the
Read → WorkIm April, WAB 75
("In April"), WAB 75 is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkIn jener letzten der Nächte
(In this last of nights), WAB 17, is a motet composed by Anton
Read → WorkIntermezzo in D minor (Bruckner)
The Intermezzo in D minor (WAB 113) is an 1879 composition by the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. Although it was intended to replace the scherzo of the String Quintet, that piece was instead
Read → WorkInveni David, WAB 19
(I have found David), WAB 19, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkKitzler Study Book
The Kitzler Study Book () is an autograph workbook of Anton Bruckner which he wrote taking tuition with the conductor and cellist Otto Kitzler in Linz. Bruckner tried to complete his knowledge in
Read → WorkKronstorfer Messe
The Kronstorfer Messe, WAB 146, is a missa brevis composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkLaßt Jubeltöne laut erklingen
(Let exultation sound loudly), WAB 76, is a festive song composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkLibera me, WAB 21
(Deliver me), WAB 21, is the first of two settings of the absoute Libera me, composed by Anton Bruckner in
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("Deliver me"), WAB 22, is the second of two settings of the absoute Libera me, composed by Anton Bruckner in
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(English: This place), WAB 23, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in 1869. The text is the Latin gradual Locus iste for the annual celebration of a church's dedication. The incipit, ,
Read → WorkMagnificat (Bruckner)
The Magnificat, WAB 24 is a setting of the Magnificat for SATB choir and soloists, orchestra and organ composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkMass No. 1 (Bruckner)
The Mass No. 1 in D minor, WAB 26 by Anton Bruckner, is a setting of the Mass ordinary for soloists, mixed choir and orchestra, and
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The Mass No. 2 in E minor, WAB 27 is a setting of the mass ordinary for eight-part mixed choir and fifteen wind instruments, that Anton Bruckner composed in
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The Mass No. 3 in F minor, WAB 28, is a setting of the mass ordinary for vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra, and organ ad libitum, that Anton Bruckner composed in
Read → WorkMayer Cantata, WAB 60
The Mayer Cantata, WAB 60, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in 1855. It is the second of three larger-scale occasional compositions, and the composer's first extended composition for large
Read → WorkMein Herz und deine Stimme, WAB 79
(My heart and your voice), WAB 79 is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkMesse für den Gründonnerstag
The Messe für den Gründonnerstag (Mass for Maundy Thursday), WAB 9, is a missa brevis composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkMilitary march (Bruckner)
The Military march in E major, WAB 116, is a military march composed by Anton Bruckner in
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The Missa solemnis, WAB 29, is a solemn mass composed by Anton Bruckner in 1854 for the installation of as abbot of St. Florian Monastery on 14 September
Read → WorkMitternacht, WAB 80
(Midnight), WAB 80, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkNachruf, WAB 81a
("Obituary"), WAB 81a, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1877 in memory of Joseph Seiberl. The song is better known as its 1886 reissue as ("Music, the Comforter"), WAB
Read → WorkO Du liebes Jesu-Kind
(O, You dear Child Jesus), WAB 145, is the first of two motets of Anton Bruckner's St. Florian period, which is of uncertain authorship. If Bruckner was the composer, he composed it presumably in
Read → WorkOs justi (Bruckner)
('The mouth of the righteous'), WAB 30, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in 1879. is a Gregorian chant used as gradual of the , and as introit I and gradual II of the
Read → WorkOverture (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner composed the Overture in G minor, WAB 98 in 1862–63, during his tuition by Otto
Read → WorkPange lingua, WAB 31
(Tell, my tongue), WAB 31, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in . It is a setting of the first strophe of the Latin hymn Pange lingua for the celebration of Corpus
Read → WorkPange lingua, WAB 33
(Tell, my tongue), WAB 33, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in 1868. It is a setting of the Latin hymn Pange lingua for the celebration of Corpus
Read → WorkPsalm 112 (Bruckner)
Bruckner's Psalm 112, WAB 35, is a psalm setting for eight-part double mixed choir and full orchestra. It is a setting of a German version of Psalm 113, which is Psalm 112 in the
Read → WorkPsalm 114 (Bruckner)
Bruckner's Psalm 114, WAB 36, is a psalm setting of verses 1 to 9 of a German version of Psalm 116, which is Psalm 114 in the
Read → WorkPsalm 146 (Bruckner)
Psalm 146 in A major (WAB 37) by Anton Bruckner is a psalm setting for double mixed choir, soloists and orchestra. It is a setting of verses 1 to 11 of a German version of Psalm 147, which is Psalm
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Anton Bruckner's Psalm 150, WAB 38, is a setting of Psalm 150 for mixed chorus, soprano soloist and orchestra written in
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Bruckner's Psalm 22, WAB 34, is a setting of a German version of Psalm 23, which was psalm 22 in the
Read → WorkRequiem (Bruckner)
The Requiem in D minor, WAB 39, is a Missa pro defunctis composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkRondo in C minor (Bruckner)
The Rondo in C minor (WAB 208) is a composition for string quartet by the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. It was written in 1862 but was not performed publicly until 1984, after the composer's
Read → WorkSalvum fac populum tuum, WAB 40
("O Lord, save thy people"; literally "Make your people safe"), WAB 40, is a motet composed by Anton Bruckner in
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(Singers association), WAB 82, is an Austrian patriotic song in German, which Anton Bruckner composed in
Read → WorkStändchen, WAB 84.2
"" ("Serenade"), WAB 84.2, is a Lied composed by Anton Bruckner in
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(Shooting stars), WAB 73, is a song, which Anton Bruckner composed for his own men's voice quartet in during his stay in the Sankt
Read → WorkString Quartet (Bruckner)
The String Quartet in C minor WAB 111, was composed by Anton Bruckner's in 1862 during his tuition by Otto
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Anton Bruckner's String Quintet in F major, WAB 112 was composed in 1878/79 in
Read → WorkSymphonic Prelude (Bruckner)
The (Symphonic Prelude) in C minor, WAB add 332, is an orchestral composition by Anton Bruckner or his entourage, composed in 1876. The work was discovered shortly after World War II. Heinrich
Read → WorkSymphonies by Anton Bruckner
The Austrian composer Anton Bruckner composed eleven symphonies, the first, the Symphony in F minor in 1863, the last, the unfinished Ninth symphony from 1893 to 1896. Bruckner's F-minor symphony of
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The Symphony in D minor, WAB 100, was composed by Anton Bruckner in 1869 between Symphony No. 1 (1866) and Symphony No. 2 (1872). In 1895 Bruckner declared that this symphony "" (does not count) and
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At the end of his study period in form and orchestration by Otto Kitzler, Anton Bruckner made on 7 January 1863 sketches for a Symphony in D minor, WAB add 244. Bruckner did not go on with this
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Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, WAB 101, was the first symphony the composer thought worthy of performing and bequeathing to the Austrian National Library. Chronologically it comes after
Read → WorkSymphony No. 2 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, sometimes known as the "Symphony of Pauses", was completed in 1872. It was actually the fourth symphony composed by Bruckner, after the Symphony in F minor
Read → WorkSymphony No. 3 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 3 in D minor, WAB 103, was dedicated to Richard Wagner and is sometimes known as his "Wagner Symphony". It was written in 1873, revised in 1877 and again in 1889. The
Read → WorkSymphony No. 4 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 in E major, WAB 104, is one of the composer's most popular works. It was written in 1874 and revised several times through 1888. It was dedicated to Prince Konstantin
Read → WorkSymphony No. 5 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 in B major, WAB 105, was written in 1875–1876, with minor changes over the next two years. It came at a time of trouble and disillusion for the composer: a lawsuit,
Read → WorkSymphony No. 6 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 6 in A major, WAB 106, was composed between 24 September 1879, and 3 September 1881 and dedicated to his landlord, Anton van Ölzelt-Newin. Only two movements from it
Read → WorkSymphony No. 7 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 7 in E major, WAB 107, is one of the composer's best-known symphonies. It was written between 1881 and 1883 and was revised in 1885. It is dedicated to Ludwig II of
Read → WorkSymphony No. 8 (Bruckner)
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB 108, is the last symphony he completed, and is dedicated to Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. It exists in two major versions of 1887 and 1890. It was
Read → WorkSymphony No. 9 (Bruckner)
The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, WAB 109, is the last symphony on which Anton Bruckner worked, leaving the last movement incomplete at the time of his death in 1896; Bruckner dedicated it "to the
Read → WorkTantum ergo, WAB 32
("Let us raise"), WAB 32, is the first of eight settings of the hymn Tantum ergo composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkTantum ergo, WAB 42
("Let us raise"), WAB 42, is a setting of the hymn Tantum ergo composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkTantum ergo, WAB 43
("Let us raise"), WAB 43, is the second of eight settings of the hymn Tantum ergo composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkTantum ergo, WAB 44
("Let us raise"), WAB 44, is the last of eight settings of the hymn Tantum ergo composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkTe Deum (Bruckner)
The Te Deum in C major, WAB 45, is a setting of the Te Deum hymn, composed by Anton Bruckner for SATB choir and soloists, orchestra, and organ ad
Read → WorkTota pulchra es (Bruckner)
Tota pulchra es, WAB 46, is a sacred motet by the Austrian composer Anton
Read → WorkTräumen und Wachen, WAB 87
(Dreaming and being awake), WAB 87, is a song, which Anton Bruckner composed in 1890 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Franz Grillparzer's
Read → WorkTrauungschor, WAB 49
("Wedding chorus"), WAB 49, is a wedding song composed by Anton Bruckner on 8 January
Read → WorkTwo Aequali (Bruckner)
The Two Aequali, WAB 114 & WAB 149, were composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkTwo Asperges me, WAB 3
The two (Thou wilt sprinkle me), WAB 3, are sacred motets composed by Anton Bruckner. They are settings of the Latin Asperges me, the antiphon used for the celebration of
Read → WorkTwo Totenlieder (Bruckner)
The two , WAB 47/1 & 47/2, are elegies composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkUm Mitternacht, WAB 89
(At midnight), WAB 89, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkUm Mitternacht, WAB 90
(At midnight), WAB 90, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1886 on a text of Robert Prutz. About twenty years earlier Bruckner had already composed a song on the same
Read → WorkVaterländisch Weinlied, WAB 91
(Patriotic wine song), WAB 91, is a song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1866 during his stay in
Read → WorkVaterlandslied, WAB 92
(Patriotic song), WAB 92, is a patriotic song composed by Anton Bruckner during his stay in
Read → WorkVeni Creator Spiritus, WAB 50
("Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest"), WAB 50, is a motet composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkVergißmeinnicht, WAB 93
(Forget-me-not), WAB 93, is a cantata composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkVersions and editions of Bruckner's symphonies
There have been many different versions and editions of the symphonies of Anton
Read → WorkVexilla regis (Bruckner)
Vexilla regis (The royal banner), WAB 51, is the final motet written by the Austrian composer Anton
Read → WorkVirga Jesse (Bruckner)
Virga Jesse (The branch from Jesse), WAB 52, is a motet by the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. It sets the gradual Virga Jesse floruit for unaccompanied mixed
Read → WorkVolkslied, WAB 94
The ("National hymn"), WAB 94, is a patriotic song composed by Anton Bruckner in 1882 for a competition for a (Hymn for the German People in
Read → WorkVor Arneths Grab, WAB 53
(Facing Arneth's tomb), WAB 53, is an elegy composed by Anton Bruckner in 1854, for men's voices and three
Read → WorkWie bist du, Frühling, gut und treu, WAB 58
("Springtime, how good and faithful you are"), WAB 58 is a lied composed by Anton Bruckner in 1856 on a text of Oskar von
Read → WorkWindhaager Messe
The Windhaager Messe, WAB 25, is a missa brevis composed by Anton Bruckner in
Read → WorkZur Vermählungsfeier, WAB 54
("For the wedding ceremony"), WAB 54, is a wedding song composed by Anton Bruckner on 27 November
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