Bruckner symphony 9 gunter wand biography

The lives of great creators always seem far too brief. While a fortunate few endure to complete their work and secure their reputation, far too many others depart leaving their full potential unattained and their fame unsettled.

Anton Bruckner faced a far crueler fate.

At the height of his power, he spent his final years in a desperate struggle to craft a final masterpiece that would both epitomize his ideals and extend his art into a new realm, but died in unable to achieve it. The destiny of the portion that would become his Symphony # 9 fell to others.

Bruckner symphony 9 gunter wand biography wikipedia

At first compromised by the misguided efforts of well-meaning friends, ultimately it would be rescued and enriched through the diverse inspirations of a later generation of interpreters.

His peasant roots, strict upbringing and teaching career led Bruckner to be highly deferential and modest, with a deep respect for authority and an equally acute dread of criticism.

Yet, he craved recognition. When colleagues implored him