University of Rochester Press Anton Bruckner and the Reception of His Music - University of Rochester Press

This scholarly work explores Anton Bruckner's complex legacy as one of nineteenth-century music's most polarizing figures. The book challenges enduring stereotypes about Bruckner's personality whilst investigating the controversial editorial decisions that shaped the publication of his collected works. Through detailed analysis, it traces how Viennese music journalists established early reception trends that would influence Bruckner scholarship for generations. By examining the contradictions between Bruckner's personality and his distinctive musical language, the study provides essential context for understanding both the composer and the broader landscape of classical music history during this transformative period.