Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Austrian organist, teacher, and composer known for his Romantic symphonies, masses, and motets. He used and expanded Classical structures. Influenced by Wagner.
“They want me to write differently. Certainly I could, but I must not. God has chosen me from thousands and given me, of all people, this talent. It is to Him that I must give account. How then would I stand there before Almighty God, if I followed the others and not Him?"
“Bruckner! He is my man!”
Best known works: Mass in D Minor, 4th Symphony "Romantic", 3d Symphony "Wagner", 9th Symphony, Te Deum, masses.