Books about Bruckner

Hiking route and passport of a thick skull

Norbert Trawöger is a brilliant flautist and a great fan of Anton Bruckner. In his book, he shares his enthusiasm for the world of music.(Bild: Dostal Harald)

Whether a travel guide or a report on a great passion: Anton Bruckner's 200th birthday has inspired new reading material. The "Krone" presents three new books that accompany the anniversary year of the great composer.

Norbert Trawöger, the scion of a family of musicians, was gripped by his enthusiasm for the music of the great composer Anton Bruckner from an early age - and never let go. The flautist, who is also Artistic Director of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, tells of this in his book "Bruckner! Journal of a Passion" (Residenz Verlag, €22). He takes a sideways look at the composer's life and even enters into a dialog with Bruckner as he writes letters to the "Herr Doctor" and discusses musical experiences with him. Very entertaining!

"Big head's travels"
Florian Sedmak, an author from Bad Ischl, travels through Upper Austria with Bruckner. The composer and strong-willed country violinist, teacher, symphonist and organist loved to visit friends, old organs and good inns on foot. Sedmak describes a total of 35 places in "Dickschädels Reisen. Through Upper Austria with Anton Bruckner" (published by Anton Pustet, 25 euros).

Volume with Bruckner researchers
Location Vienna: The Austrian National Library (ÖNB) is showing a magnificent "Bruckner" exhibition in the State Hall (until January 26, 2025), accompanied by the book "Anton Bruckner. The Pious Revolutionary" (Residenz Verlag, €34.90). Editors Andrea Harrandt and Thomas Leibnitz let the most important Bruckner researchers have their say. Wonderful music sketches, letters and photos enrich the volume. A touching caricature with the text: "A good composer went for a walk on the Ring, but since he lives in Austria, the critics didn't understand him straight away." Even Bruckner's passport is on display.