The Symphonies Of Anton Bruckner

By Gabriel Engel

Book Overview

The Symphonies of Anton Bruckner is a comprehensive book written by Gabriel Engel that explores the life and work of the famous Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed biography of Bruckner and the second part focusing on his symphonies.Engel delves into Bruckner's personal life, discussing his upbringing, education, and musical career. He also provides insights into Bruckner's relationships with other famous composers of his time, including Wagner and Brahms.In the second part of the book, Engel examines each of Bruckner's symphonies in great detail, providing historical context, musical analysis, and critical commentary. He explores the themes and motifs in each symphony, as well as the compositional techniques used by Bruckner.The book is written in an accessible style that will appeal to both music scholars and general readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Anton Bruckner, as well as those interested in the history of classical music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258367599
• ISBN13: 9781258367596
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"