2K views · 124 reactions | Anton Bruckner was many things: A humble peasant turned acclaimed organist, an eccentric obsessed with death and numbers, and a late-blooming composer whose symphonies and choral works were monumental in scale. Learn about Bruckner’s fascinating life and music ahead of performances of his Eighth Symphony by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Christian Thielemann on October 20-25. Get tickets → cso.org/23358 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

On this day in 1824 Anton #Bruckner was born!🎂 Known best for his 'cathedrals of sound' symphonies and choral works the emotional depth of his music makes every one of his mature compositions an epic adventure. Here we are performing his Ninth Symphony with Nathalie Stutzmann. What's your favourite Bruckner work ? | London Symphony Orchestra