Anton Bruckner quotes

Anton Bruckner was an Austrian composer and organist, renowned for his symphonies, masses, and motets. His music is celebrated for its complexity, emotional depth, and spiritual character. He influenced generations of composers and remains a towering figure in Romantic-era classical music. Here are 2 of his quotes:

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? (Anton Bruckner)
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Anton Bruckner

Anton Bruckner

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Occupation: Austrian Composer
Born: September 4, 1824
Died: October 11, 1896
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Anton Bruckner

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