BRUCKNER, ANTON

born Sept. 4, 1824, Ansfelden, Austria died Oct. 11, 1896, Vienna in full Josef Anton Bruckner Austrian composer of a number of highly original and monumental symphonies. He was also an organist and teacher who composed much sacred and secular choral music. Derek Watson Additional reading Hans-Hubert Schnzeler, Bruckner, rev. ed. (1978); Robert Simpson, The Essence of Bruckner; An Essay Towards the Understanding of His Music, rev. ed. (1992); Derek Watson, Bruckner, rev. ed. (1996).