Bruckner
Bruckner by Hans-Hubert Schonzeler, published by Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd in July 2000, offers a detailed exploration of the life and music of Anton Bruckner, a significant figure in the classical music tradition. This revised edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English, providing insights into Bruckner’s musical influences, which trace back to composers such as Palestrina, Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert. The book examines how Bruckner’s formal outlook was shaped by the architectural styles of his surroundings, including the baroque of St. Florian and the gothic elements of various churches in Austria.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of Bruckner’s symphonic works, described as monumental structures that convey profound themes of human suffering and transcendence. The text delves into the mysticism present in his music, highlighting the balance between earthly experiences and spiritual aspirations. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of Bruckner’s compositions and the historical context that influenced his artistic development.
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Bruckner’s musical roots reach back to Palestrina , to Bach, to Beethoven and Schubert, and his formal outlook is fashioned by the baroque of St. Flrian and by the gothic of the Stadtpfarrkiche in Steyr and later of Stephansdom to Vienna. His music contains passages of the deepest mysticism, yet he was no mystic. It has been said that each of his symphonies is in reality one gigantic arch which starts on earth in the midst of suffering humanity sweeps up towards the heavens to the very Throne of Grace, and returns to earth with a message of peace.
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