Anton Bruckner Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Mass No. 2 in E minorAnton Bruckner29rank/position

Anton Bruckner – Mass No. 2 in E minor WAB 27 (1866-82)

Composed to celebrate the completion of the new cathedral in Linz, Austria—the homeland of Anton Bruckner—this work consists of six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei.

A mixed four-part choir powerfully sings lyrics praising God.

It is a magnificent work befitting a grand cathedral.

Mass No. 3Anton Bruckner30rank/position

Anton Bruckner – Messe Nr.3 f-Moll

Mass No.

3 in F minor was composed between 1867 and 1868.

Fusing Bruckner’s deep faith with his mature compositional technique, this Mass achieves a dignified yet emotionally rich musical expression, and it is no exaggeration to call it the culmination of his sacred music.

In particular, the Benedictus features the warm timbre of the strings, which will resonate in the listener’s heart.

Bruckner’s music, with its complex yet beautiful harmonies, captivates those who hear it.

Why not listen to it on a quiet night or when you want to calm your mind?

Lanche Quadrille in C majorAnton Bruckner31rank/position

Bruckner: Ländler-Quadrille Nos. 1–4 (c. 1850), Noriko Shirakami, 2000

A light and bright piano piece that pleasantly defies the image of “Bruckner equals solemn and weighty.” A quadrille is a dance in which four couples stand in a square and dance, and it is also an established musical style.

This charming piece lifts the spirits and fills you with a cheerful, buoyant mood.

Libera me in F minorAnton Bruckner32rank/position

Libera me – Bruckner | USKO

“Libera me” is a phrase quoted from the Bible, meaning “deliver me” in Latin.

The interweaving of mixed chorus and trombone creates a solemn beauty.

It is a piece that conveys the faith of Anton Bruckner, who was a devout Catholic.

Requiem in D minorAnton Bruckner33rank/position

Bruckner Requiem

This Requiem was composed by Anton Bruckner as an expression of mourning for his late benefactor.

Scored for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists, mixed four-part choir, orchestra, and organ, it is known for its poignant yet dignified character.

It was premiered in 1849 at St.

Florian Church, and was revised in his later years in 1982, the version that survives today.

Symphony No. 00 in F minorAnton Bruckner34rank/position

Bruckner – Symphony in F (No. 00) [Stanisław Skrowaczewski, Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra]

Composed in 1863 as Anton Bruckner’s first symphony written as an orchestration exercise, this work is also known as the “Study Symphony.” Although his teacher did not rate it highly, Bruckner kept the piece, and it was premiered posthumously.

It is a warm and accessible work.

Symphony No. 0 in D minorAnton Bruckner35rank/position

Bruckner – Symphony No. 0 [Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra]

A work that can be regarded as one of Anton Bruckner’s foremost early compositions.

Although it was begun before the First Symphony, the prevailing view today is that it was completed after No.

1.

It is rarely performed or recorded and was once omitted even from complete symphony sets, but it has drawn attention as a forerunner of Bruckner’s symphonic style.