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Sat, 27 May 2000 15:11:35 -0700
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Deryk Barker <[log in to unmask]>
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Achim Breiling ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>In most publications on Bruckner it is mentioned that he was a
>very talented, even famous organist at his time, and that he played
>transcriptions of some (all?) of his symphonies on the organ.  Thus
>I wonder if he composed any other solo-organ music (sonatas, suites,
>phantasies...  whatever)? On CD I saw only a recording of his sym.  no.
>8 played on an organ.  Anything else?

There are a few organ works, but it is generally accepted that Bruckner's
greatest moments on the organ were his improvisations.

Deryk Barker
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