Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was an Austrian composer, most famous for his nine grand symphonies and his church music. Never quite gaining full recognition for his work until he was in his sixties, Bruckner's music, with its strong spiritual emphasis, continues to divide the music community, creating admirers and detractors in equal measure.
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1824 - 1896Life of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner.
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4 Sep 1824The composer Anton Bruckner is born in Ansfelden, Upper Austria.
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1845Anton Bruckner is appointed organist at the Abbey Church of the monastery of Saint Florian, Austria.
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1855The composer Anton Bruckner moves to Linz.
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1855Anton Bruckner is appointed the organist of Linz Cathedral.
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1861The composer Anton Bruckner graduates from the Vienna Conservatory.
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1864Anton Bruckner composes his Mass in D minor.
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1866Anton Bruckner completes his First Symphony.
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1866Anton Bruckner composes his Mass in E minor.
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1867Anton Bruckner suffers a nervous breakdown.
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1868Anton Bruckner composes his Mass in F minor.
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1868The Composer Anton Bruckner moves to Vienna where he teaches music at the Vienna Conservatory.
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1872Anton Bruckner completes his Second Symphony.
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1876Anton Bruckner is appointed lecturer in harmony and counterpoint at the University of Vienna.
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1877Anton Bruckner completes his Third Symphony.
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1881Anton Bruckner completes his Fourth Symphony.
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1883Anton Bruckner completes his Seventh Symphony.
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1884Anton Bruckner composes his Te Deum.
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1886Anton Bruckner is awarded the Order of Franz Josef.
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1890Anton Bruckner completes his Eighth Symphony.
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1891Anton Bruckner receives an honorary doctorate from the Vienna Conservatory.
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11 Oct 1896The composer Anton Bruckner dies in Vienna.
