St. Florian
Anton Bruckner in St. Florian
After the early death of his father on June 7, 1837, he was accommodated in the nearby Sankt Florian monastery until 1840, when he was accepted as a choirboy. Continued singing, violin and organ lessons, the latter with a focus on improvisation. Returned to St. Florian in 1845 as a teacher and monastery organist until 1855. First major compositions such as Missa solemnis in B flat minor and Requiem. Funeral on October 15, 1896 in the monastery basilica.
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Anton Bruckner in St. Florian
After the early death of his father on June 7, 1837, he stayed in the nearby monastery of Sankt Florian until 1840, when he was accepted as a choirboy. Continued singing, violin and organ lessons, the latter with emphasis on improvisation. 1845 Return to Sankt Florian as teacher and monastery organist until 1855. First major compositions such as Missa solemnis in B-flat minor and Requiem. On October 15, 1896 burial in the collegiate basilica.
"Bruckner G'schichten aus St. Florian" on YouTube (in German)