[Recommended] Carefully selected masterpieces by Bruckner, the great master of symphonies and sacred music
Anton Bruckner, the Australian composer and organist renowned as a master of symphonies and sacred music.
In this article, we present some of his most widely celebrated works—pieces known for their weighty character and a pronounced religious tone that reflects his devout Catholic faith.
Please enjoy, along with videos and commentary, a selection of quintessentially Brucknerian works, rich in depth and evoking elegant, monumental vistas reminiscent of Austria’s abundant natural landscapes and the majestic Baroque churches.
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| 1 | Symphony No. 8 in C minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Completed in 1878 and subsequently revised repeatedly... |
| 2 | Symphony No. 5 in E-flat majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Among Anton Bruckner’s symphonies, ... |
| 3 | Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major “Romantic”Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | As the subtitle “Romantic” indicates, … |
| 4 | Symphony No. 7 in E majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Dedicated to King Ludwig II of Bavaria… |
| 5 | HelgolandAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner’s last completed work in his lifetime was... |
| 6 | Symphony No. 3 in D minor “Wagner”Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The epo… dedicated to Richard Wagner |
| 7 | Symphony No. 1 in C minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | It was completed in 1866, but afterward the composer… |
| 8 | String Quintet in F majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | In 1879, Anton Bruckner, at the age of 55... |
| 9 | De Teum in C majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Among Anton Bruckner’s sacred works… |
| 10 | Reminiscence in E-flat major, WAB 117Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner’s piano piece “Reminiscences…” |
| 11 | Mass No. 3Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Mass No. 3 in F minor was composed in 1867–6… |
| 12 | Symphony No. 0 in D minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | One could say that it stands as foremost among Anton Bruckner’s early works… |
| 13 | Requiem in D minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner’s mourning for his late benefactor… |
| 14 | Missa SolemnisAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The Missa Solemnis, composed in 1854… |
| 15 | Prelude in D minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner is known for his symphonies and sacred music… |
| 16 | Fantasia in G majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | A piano piece composed in 1868. Ripples... |
| 17 | Symphony No. 9 in D minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner’s final symphony. Composed... |
| 18 | Three Pieces for OrchestraAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Bruckner’s early orchestral works. Rarely heard in concert, but a valuable collection. |
| 19 | March in D minor, WAB 96Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The March in D minor, composed in 1862 … |
| 20 | Intermezzo in D minor, WAB 113Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Intermezzo in D minor, composed in 1879 ... |
| 21 | March in E-flat major, WAB 116Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The only wind band piece among Anton Bruckner’s works… |
| 22 | Symphony No. 2 in C minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | His position in Vienna as an organist and professor... |
| 23 | Symphony No. 6 in A majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | In the mid-period of Anton Bruckner, in 1881... |
| 24 | Symphony No. 00 in F minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | In 1863, Anton Bruckner orchestral… |
| 25 | Symphony No. 8Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Conducted by Herbert von Karajan, the Vie... |
| 26 | Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major “Romantic,” First MovementAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An Austrian composer who was active in the 19th century, … |
| 27 | Symphony No. 6, Movement IIAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6, a beloved piece among aficionados |
| 28 | Equal in C minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Equale means “equal voices,” and it refers to multiple… |
| 29 | Piano Piece in E-flat major, WAB 119Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Piano Piece in E-flat major, WAB 119 |
| 30 | Symphony No. 7, Second MovementAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Bruckner's Symphony No. 7, a memorial piece for Wagner |
| 31 | Symphony No. 9Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | It was the last symphony Bruckner worked on, and... |
| 32 | Symphony No. 9, Movement IIIAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | After completing Symphony No. 8, composition began in August 1987... |
| 33 | Cavalry Lancers’ Quadrille WAB 120 No. 1Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The Lancers’ Quadrille, composed around 1850… |
| 34 | Symphony No. 7Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | When it comes to Bruckner’s symphonies, people often say “grand and s… |
| 35 | Mass No. 1 in D minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner was a devout Catholic… |
| 36 | Mass No. 2 in E minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner’s homeland, Austri... |
| 37 | Overture in G majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An orchestral piece completed in 1863. Anton… |
| 38 | Psalm No. 150 in C majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The Vienna International Music and Theatre [Exhibition/Festival], held in 1892… |
| 39 | Gradual: “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom.”Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Composed in 1879 for mixed choir in four parts (SATB)… |
| 40 | Update on the Germanic peoplesAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Anton Bruckner was exceptionally fond of male-voice choral music... |
| 41 | MagnificatAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | “Magnificat” is one of the Christian sacred songs… |
| 42 | Libera me in F minorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | “Libera me” is a phrase quoted from the Bible... |
| 43 | Quadrille Trenis: Patetico WAB.121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The late-Romantic master Anton Bruckner… |
| 44 | Quadrille Summer: Allegretto, WAB 121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | For piano four hands, written around 1854... |
| 45 | Quadrille Shepherdess: Grazioso, WAB 121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Bruckner, known for his imposing and grand symphonies… |
| 46 | Quadrille Trousers: Andante con moto WAB 121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Speaking of Anton Bruckner, his symphonies... |
| 47 | Quadrille Hen: Amabile WAB.121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An..., known as a master of symphonies and sacred music, |
| 48 | The People of Styria WAB 122Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | The late-Romantic master Anton Bruckner… |
| 49 | Fantasia in G major, WAB 118Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An Austrian composer and organist, … |
| 50 | Cavalry Lancers’ Quadrille WAB 120 No. 2Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | Beginner-friendly works by Anton Bruckner… |
| 51 | Quadrille of Lancers WAB.120 No. 3Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | One of the few ... that Anton Bruckner left to the world |
| 52 | Cavalry Lancers’ Quadrille WAB 120 No. 4Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | This work was written in 1850 by Ant... |
| 53 | Quiet Thoughts on an Autumn Evening WAB 123Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An Austrian composer who represents the Romantic era… |
| 54 | This place was created by God.Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | A piece of religious music composed in 1869, with a score… |
| 55 | Lanche Quadrille in C majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | When it comes to Bruckner, one thinks of a solemn and weighty musical style... |
| 56 | Quadrille Finale: Poco animato, WAB 121Anton Bruckner |  play_arrow | An Austrian composer who represents the late Romantic era… |
| 57 | Ave Maria in F majorAnton Bruckner |  play_arrow | A piece of sacred music composed in 1861. Anton… |