Who the heck is Anton?
Celebrating 200 Years of Anton Bruckner. A wonderful opportunity to jointly celebrate the acclaimed Upper Austrian organ improviser and composer in villages, towns and cities, all across Upper Austria. Let’s be honest — how well do you know Anton Bruckner? Meet a world-famous enigma. Here are 16 facts for a different perspective on Anton Bruckner.
10 siblings
10 siblings
Bruckner had ten siblings, but only four survived to adulthood. Discover more about Bruckner’s life and work at the Anton Bruckner Museum in Ansfelden.
60 alleys
60 alleys
There are 60 streets, squares and paths named after Bruckner in Upper Austria. In his beloved city of Steyr, Bruckner composed his eighth and ninth symphonies.
275 works
275 works
That’s the count in the current catalogue of Bruckner’s compositions. Here’s a playlist for getting acquainted, recommended by Norbert Trawöger, the artistic director of the Anton Bruckner Jubilee Year.
Seven Nation Army
Seven Nation Army
is a song by the American band “The White Stripes”. Its theme resembles the first main theme of the first movement of Anton Bruckner’s 5th Symphony.
70,000 fans
70,000 fans
That’s how many listened to Bruckner at his organ concert in London’s Crystal Palace in August 1871. Want to experience Bruckner’s music? Immerse yourself in the composer’s fascinating thoughts and soundscapes in the Deep Space 8K.
11 symphonies
11 symphonies
Bruckner composed 11 symphonies, available in at least 19 versions. The Symphony Hiking Trail describes each symphony and its historical context.
In 1855, a winning audition
In 1855, a winning audition
Bruckner won the audition for the position of cathedral and parish organist, moving into the “Mesnerhäusl” at Pfarrplatz in Linz.
1 holiday trip
1 holiday trip
Throughout his life, Bruckner only took one holiday trip, which took him to Switzerland in 1880. Where is your next holiday taking you? The “myKulTour” app will plan your perfect “Culture Tour” in Upper Austria.
60 years old
60 years old
That’s when Bruckner finally achieved breakthrough success as a symphonist. Markus Poschner and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz present excerpts from Bruckner’s 6th Symphony.
One string quintet
One string quintet
Bruckner composed only a single string quintet in his lifetime. Experience it at Norbert Trawöger’s book presentation “Bruckner and his Space” during the Musiksommer Bad Schallerbach.
17 years
17 years
That’s how old Bruckner was when he completed his teacher training and started as a teaching assistant in Windhaag near Freistadt. Today, this place in the northern Mühlviertel region is the gateway to Europe’s Green Belt with its unique natural and cultural landscape.
5,230 pipes
5,230 pipes
The Chrismann Organ at St. Florian Monastery had no less than 5,230 pipes during Bruckner’s time in Sankt Florian.
58 steps
58 steps
Bruckner had to climb 58 steps to get to his organ at the Old Cathedral in Linz. Experience this ascent via the Bruckner Stairs as part of a guided tour.
Born in 1824
Born in 1824
Anton Bruckner was born in Ansfelden, and you can discover how it all began at the Bruckner Exhibition at St. Florian Monastery in Sankt Florian.
3 choir boys
3 choir boys
were at St. Florian Monastery during Bruckner’s time, a number that has grown to over 40 today.
2024 rocks
2024 rocks
with Anton Bruckner on stage. He would be 200 years old and is still making an impact.
