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Master of the Late Romantic Era: A Collection of Piano Works by Anton Bruckner

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

When you think of Anton Bruckner, most people probably imagine a master of the symphony—weighty, monumental, and expansive in length.

Although Bruckner was an Austrian composer and organist and one of the leading figures of the late Romantic era, he actually left a modest but notable body of piano works.

In 2021, Japanese pianist Yuriko Hara reportedly gave a highly acclaimed concert featuring only Bruckner’s solo piano pieces.

If you’re hearing about Bruckner’s piano music for the first time, be sure to check out this article.

Master of the Late Romantic era — A collection of Anton Bruckner’s piano works (11–20)

Cavalry Lancers’ Quadrille WAB 120 No. 4Anton Bruckner

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Cavalry Lancers' Quadrille WAB 120 No. 4Anton Bruckner

This piece is a solo piano work by Anton Bruckner written in 1850, with a performance time of about 4 minutes and 10 seconds.

Unlike the grand symphonies for which Bruckner is best known, it is a light, danceable dance piece that conveys the social atmosphere of the time.

Its brilliance and elegance as expressed through the piano make it a great recommendation for newcomers to classical music.

Whether you’re not very familiar with piano pieces or you’re currently practicing the piano, consider adding it to your repertoire.

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In conclusion

There may only be a handful of them, but what impressions did you have after listening to Anton Bruckner’s piano pieces? Some of them are written in a style you’d never imagine from those grand, dramatic symphonies, which is really fascinating. If you’re a pianist who’s never thought about playing Bruckner’s piano works, take this opportunity to give them a try!