
Born September 4th, 1824 in Ansfelden, Austria
Died October 11th, 1896 in Vienna, Austria
Facts about Anton Bruckner
– Anton was the oldest of 11 children
– He received training in singing, violin and organ in a monastery
– He was a school teacher like his father and grandfather
– He studied music in Vienna, Austria
– Anton composed music in the late Austro-German Romantic style
– He was famous for writing long symphonies and for revising his compositions many times.
Symphony No 4 in E Flat Major
Symphony No 8 in C Minor
Symphony No 9 in D Minor
Symphony No 7 in E Major