--- title: Meeting Anton Bruckner url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/culture-and-customs/anton-bruckner-2024/anton-bruckner-in-upper-austria.html" description: "200 years of Anton Bruckner. Upper Austria celebrates. How well do you know Anton Bruckner?" image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/oberoesterreich-tourismus/Bilder/Aktivitaeten/Ganzjahr/Kultur/Alle_Alle_Kultur/Header_Farbverlauf_1920x400.png" date: 2024-01-15 modified: 2024-01-15 --- # Meeting Anton Bruckner 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. © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![Kerzenlicht bei der Waldweihnacht am Baumkronenweg.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/5/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_7_907c736202.png "Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach") 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. [ Bruckner Museum ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430232961/anton-bruckner-museum-ansfelden.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![Bürgerhäuser in der Altstadt von Steyr](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_13_d6cbc93007.png "Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach") 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. [ Bruckner in Steyr ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/events/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430244441/anton-bruckner-experience-tour-in-steyr-where-i-like-to-spend-time-every-year.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto: www.badischl.at Close copyright ![Geige mit Notenblatt](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/e/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_8_be7739ceaa.png "Foto: www.badischl.at") 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. [ Playlist ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBT-1qT1-tzcAYmo7qrUM_erF8qQvoSaN "Playlist Anton Bruckner zum Kennenlernen") © Open copyright © Foto Reinhard Winkler: Markus Poschner, Chefdirigent des Bruckner Orchesters Linz. Close copyright ![Markus Poschner, Chefdirigent des Bruckner Orchesters Linz.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/1/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_14_2_526fcd5ca5.png "Foto Reinhard Winkler: Markus Poschner, Chefdirigent des Bruckner Orchesters Linz.") 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. [ Listen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/events/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430252051/three-bruckner-5.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/2/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_3_6dcdb1ef8c.png "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach") 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. [ Being Anton ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430232486/being-anton.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![Wanderweg in Oberösterreich](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/7/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_9_v2_4464c197da.png "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach") 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. [ Symphony Trail ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025041/anton-bruckner-symphony-trail.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto Linz Tourismus: Brucknerorgel im alten Dom Close copyright ![Brucknerorgel im alten Dom](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/d/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_15_9cb8981367.png "Foto Linz Tourismus: Brucknerorgel im alten Dom") 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. [ Stadtpfarrkirche ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401313/stadtpfarrkirche-linz-parish-church.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto: Oberoesterreich Tourismus GmbH/LeonoreHerzog Close copyright ![Unterwegs in Oberösterreich](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/1/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_4_0c1291b18e.png "Foto: Oberoesterreich Tourismus GmbH/LeonoreHerzog") 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. [ Experience planner ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/culture/cultural-experience-planner.html) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Linz/Röbl Close copyright ![Brucknerbüste](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/3/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_10_b6e0324b88.png "Tourismusverband Linz/Röbl") 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. [ Bruckner’s 6th ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/events/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430234344/bruckner-s-sixth.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Eine Geige aus der Instrumentenwerkstatt von Arnold Lobisser. Close copyright ![Eine Geige aus der Instrumentenwerkstatt von Arnold Lobisser.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_16_99909d750d.png "Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Eine Geige aus der Instrumentenwerkstatt von Arnold Lobisser.") 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. [ Learn more ](https://www.ausflugstipps.at/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430257969/musiksommer-norbert-trawoeger-streichquintett-sonare.html "Streichquintett Anton Bruckner") © Open copyright © OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH: Anton Bruckner Museum in Ansfelden Close copyright ![Anton Bruckner Museum in Ansfelden](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/8/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_5_dd4659f4ea.png "OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH: Anton Bruckner Museum in Ansfelden") 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. [ Windhaag ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/regions-/-towns/towns-/-villages/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto Stift St. Florian: Brucknerorgel Close copyright ![Stift St. Florian Brucknerorgel Pedagrafie](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/f/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_11_1844bcc029.png "Foto Stift St. Florian: Brucknerorgel") 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. [ Bruckner Organ ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400716/bruckner-organ.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto Linz Tourismus Close copyright ![Orgelkonzert im alten Dom](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/5/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_17_813a162577.png "Foto Linz Tourismus") 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. [ Bruckner Stairs ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029921/bruckner-stairway-old-cathedral.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Foto: OÖ Landeskultur GmbH: Sammlung Bibliothek-Inv.Nr.PFIII_Anton Bruckner Close copyright ![Portraitfoto von Anton Bruckner](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/2/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_6_2dbc69e5df.png "Foto: OÖ Landeskultur GmbH: Sammlung Bibliothek-Inv.Nr.PFIII_Anton Bruckner") 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. [ Exhibition ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/events/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430255192/how-it-all-began-bruckner-s-visions.html "Link opens in new window") © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Fora Film Close copyright ![St. Florianer Sängerknaben](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_12_784df8a669.png "Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Fora Film") 3 choir boys 3 choir boys were at St. Florian Monastery during Bruckner’s time, a number that has grown to over 40 today. [ Choir boys ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/magazine/st-florian-boys-choir.html) ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/c/csm_AB_Website_450x450px_18_d0b38cd942.png) 2024 rocks 2024 rocks with Anton Bruckner on stage. He would be 200 years old and is still making an impact. [ 200 years Bruckner ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/culture-and-customs/anton-bruckner-2024.html) [ ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/d/csm_KulTour-Mockup_Verlauf_EN_a1c50fb2b9.jpg) Plan your vacation with myKulTour Culture is everywhere, but how do you find the perfect experience amidst this abundance of opportunities? It's simple, with the myKulTour cultural experience planner! ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/culture/cultural-experience-planner.html)