Kammerorchester der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Linz
Anton Bruckner
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Performer Biography
Philipp Sonntag, organist on this album, studied multiple instruments and music disciplines at the Anton Bruckner Private University, graduating with distinction and receiving an achievement scholarship.
Recording & Production
This recording features five songs from Volume XXIII/1 of Bruckner's complete edition, with other compositions published in Volumes XXI, XXII/1, and XX/3.
Performer Biography
Robert Holzer has performed leading roles in German and Italian opera, including Sarastro in The Magic Flute and Baron Ochs in Der Rosenkavalier, in major cities worldwide.
Performer Biography
Thomas Kerbl, pianist and conductor on this album, graduated from the Linz Bruckner Conservatory with honors at age 17 and later became head of the institute of singing and voice at the Anton Bruckner Private University.
Performer Biography
Robert Holzer, the bass on this recording, began his career by winning First Prize at Austria's National Youth Competition and debuted at the Wiener Kammeroper.
Performer Biography
Thomas Kerbl has championed composers like Viktor Ullmann, who were deemed 'degenerate' during the Nazi era, and has successfully conducted and directed musicals.
Critical Reception
Anton Bruckner's songs are rarely performed, which is considered unjust, as evidenced by their huge success when three were performed at the 1976 Brucknerfest.
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