Brucknerianadj.n.
/brʊkˈnɪərɪən/, U.S. /ˌbrʊkˈnɛriən/ A. adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Anton Bruckner or his music. Also in extended use.Bruckner is especially noted for his symphonies, which are distinguished by their harmonic richness, elaborate musical structure, and considerable length.
ΚΠ
1915 E. B. Hill & E. Newman in D. G. Mason et al. Art of Music III. 220 There is no necessity to flaunt a defiant Brucknerian banner in the face of the Brahmsians.
1924 Musical Times 1 July 653/2 The Finale [sc. of Bruckner's Symphony in D Minor] is truly Brucknerian in its ruggedness and grandeur.
1971 Hi-Fi News Mar. 491/3 Solti..is perhaps too restless of temperament to span the largest reaches of the Brucknerian symphony.
1983 N.Y. Times 4 Sept. h16/2 Franck's Symphony in D minor is more overtly Romantic—almost Brucknerian in its stately motivic unfoldings.
2013 R. Jenkyns God, Space, & City v. 144 The distinctive character of American election campaigns..is their Brucknerian length and tempo.
B. n.
A student or admirer of Bruckner or his music; a skilled performer or interpreter of Bruckner's music.
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1921 Musical Times 1 Nov. 804/1 I cannot share the opinion of orthodox Brucknerians as to the value of his symphonies.
1934 N.Y. Herald Tribune 12 Oct. 27/4 The Ninth Symphony..should always be interpreted by zealots, unalterably convinced of its excelling virtues... Mr. Klemperer, a famous Brucknerian, conveyed it thus.
1966 Financial Times 15 Feb. 22/2 Jochum, a very experienced Brucknerian, gives..a masterful and persuasive interpretation.
1973 Gramophone Sept. 542/1 Most Brucknerians will want this new box.., because it offers Bruckner's own score.
2004 M. Korstvedt in J. Williamson Cambr. Compan. Bruckner iii. x. 128 Haas'..basic premise that Bruckner's autograph manuscript alone represents the ‘real Bruckner’ is still an article of faith for many Brucknerians.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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