“They want me to write differently. Certainly I could, but I must not… How then would I stand there before Almighty God, if I followed the others and not Him?” Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Despite facing a lot of opposition due to his link with Richard Wagner, Anton Bruckner proved to be one of the greatest symphonic composers of the 19th century. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all his magnificent works today!
Anton Bruckner was born in a suburb of Linz, Austria, where his father worked as a teacher. From an early age, Anton showed great musical talent, and by the time he finished school, he was already a highly accomplished organist. In 1837, Anton’s father died, and he was sent way to be a chorister at the Augustinian Monastery of St. Florian. Bruckner was impressed by the excellent, freshly restored organ in the monastery, and often played during services.
In 1841, Bruckner’s mother sent him to Linz to study to be a teacher, and he graduated with excellent grades. In the following years, he struggled with desolate living conditions in various rural schools. Fortunately, in 1845, he was able to return to St. Florian, where he worked as a teacher and organist for the ten years.
From 1855, Bruckner began studying, mainly remotely by post, with some of the leading musicians in Vienna, particularly with Simon Sechter and Otto Kitzler. He continued his studies well until the age of 40, and it was at this age, that he began to write his great sacred and symphonic works.
In 1868, Bruckner accepted a position as professor of music theory at the Vienna Conservatoire, and from 1875 he taught at the University of Vienna. However, as an strong supporter of Richard Wagner, Bruckner’s life in Vienna was anything but easy, and he even had to endure physical assaults because of his musical associations. It wasn’t until the age of 60, after the world premiere of his seventh symphony, that he made a name for himself as a composer. He was already very successful as an organist and improviser, and he gave many concerts in France, and on the new organ in the Royal Albert Hall, and Crystal Palace in London. Anton Bruckner is buried in the crypt of St. Florian, directly under his beloved organ.
Bruckner’s strong beliefs, and his calling as an organist, led to the solemn compositional style that characterises his music. In his symphonies, Bruckner draws on the instrumental abundance, and pathos of his role models Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner, and the modern symphonic style of Gustav Mahler. He uses a is a lot of chromaticism, but also folk themes, and romantic motifs. In addition to the nine symphonies, Bruckner composed many sacred works, some of which are now part of the core repertoire for choirs all around the world. His most frequently performed sacred works include Bruckner’s Requiem, Bruckner’s Te Deum or Bruckner’s Motets. The Symphonies by Anton Bruckner are unique, because they are the only symphonies that can also be performed in the church.
WAB 39
for soli, mixed choir and orchestra
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 683399
Anspruchsvollere Begräbnismotette 1854in kontrapunktisch angereichertem Satz.
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235622
WAB 44
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 2 trumpets (B-flat), 2 violins, organ; cello, timpani ad lib.
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1697123
Arrangement for soli, choir, 2 pianos and timpani ad lib (arr. S. Bartmann)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 pianos; timpani ad lib.
Single part Piano 2
Item no.: 1689655
Edition Peters Green Series
for: 4 soloists (SATB), 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 274954
Bearbeitung für Soli, Chor, 2 Klaviere und Pauken ad lib (arr. S. Bartmann)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 pianos; timpani ad lib.
Single part Piano 1
Item no.: 1689658
Edition Peters Green Series
for: 4 soloists (SATB), 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 274952
Single part Bassoon 4
Item no.: 235618
Edition Peters Green Series
for: 4 soloists (SATB), 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 274951
for: Soloist (baritone), male choir (TTBB), concert band
Single part Organ
Item no.: 308230
Einrichtung für gemischten Chor und Orchester
for: Voice (soprano) a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 103724
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1644905
for: GCH 2 KLAR 2 VL KB ORG
Single part(n)
Item no.: 307643
Einrichtung für gemischten Chor und Orchester
Single part Bass instrument
Item no.: 103727
Single part Trombone 3
Item no.: 235617
WAB 45
Urtext-Ausgabe
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 670488
Windhaager Messe
for: Voice (alto), 2 horns, organ
Single part Horn 2
Item no.: 237246
WAB 45
Urtextausgabe
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670482
for: Brass ensemble (7 voices)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 403860
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 422000
for: Voice (alto), piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 3040
for: Euphonium, 2 tubas (F), tuba (B-flat)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 476335
Anton Bruckner Gesamtausgabe
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 216029
for: Tenor saxophone (B-flat), piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 592974
for: Flute, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 592969
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 106048
Touch of Brass Music
for: 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas
Score, Parts
Item no.: 371097
for: tiefe Singstimme (Original, f - ges'') und Klavier
Item no.: 356772
for: 4 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba
Score, Parts
Item no.: 628627
for: Mixed choir (SATTBB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 2181
for: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, organ
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1666687
for: tiefe Singstimme (Original, f - ges'') und Klavier
Music score
Item no.: 744309
for: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, organ
Score, Parts
Item no.: 657553
for: Male choir
Score
Item no.: 556876
for: GES-T ORG (KLAV)
Item no.: 283352
for: Male choir
Choir score
Item no.: 308234
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 601831
for: Male choir
Choir score
Item no.: 195735
for: Voice (mezzo-soprano), organ
Score
Item no.: 279001
for: Mixed choir (SAATTBB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 476408
for: 7 trombones [3 horns, 4 trombones]
Score, Parts
Item no.: 401570
for: Euphonium, piano
Piano score, solo part (treble and bass clef)
Item no.: 592978
for: Horn (F/E-flat), piano [organ]
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 592976
for: GCH (7)
Ensemble score
Item no.: 181634
for: Soli SA, gemischter Chor (SATB), Orgel, [Violoncello]
Score
Item no.: 422924
No. 4: Virga Jesse floruit
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 761324
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 656070
Doppelchörig arrangiert für 7 Poaunen
for: 7 trombones
Score, Parts
Item no.: 261217
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