Symphony No.2 in C minor, WAB 102 (Bruckner, Anton)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1872 (1st version), revised 1873, 1876
1877 (2nd version), revised 1892
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 violins, viola, cello (arr); For 4 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the viola (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

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Sheet Music

Full Scores

1st version (1872)

 I. Ziemlich schnell
#263456 - 23.65MB, 78 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1636×⇩ - Kontrabassposaune

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 II. Adagio. Feierlich, etwas bewegt
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 III. Scherzo. Schnell
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 IV. Finale. Mehr schnell
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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1871-72.
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Misc. Notes Mus.Hs.19474
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Published Version (1875-76, Authentication uncertain)

 Complete Score
#687709 - 9.99MB, 126 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 42×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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M.kowalski49 (2021/4/2)

Publisher. Info. Vienna: Theodor Rättig, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70). Catalog A3175.
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2nd version (1877)

 Complete Score
#364112 - 140.84MB, 351 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 583×⇩ - Alex33

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Alex33 (2015/2/3)

Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1872-77).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Mus.Hs.6034. Score copy by Carda of the same period, containing further revisions by Bruckner (= Haas B). - Benjamin Gunnar Cohrs, 2009
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 Complete Score (EU)
#566250 - 6.56MB, 157 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/61*/V* - 2798×⇩ - Christian.kraus

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Christian.kraus (2019/3/26)

Editor Leopold Nowak (1904-1991)
Publisher. Info. Neue Gesamtausgabe, Band II. II. Fassung 1877, (pp.1-153)
Vienna: Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag, 1965.
URTEXT EDITION 
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Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Editor's preface removed for copyright reasons.
The Nowak edition still contains residues of the Haas' "mixed version". Knowing that he had not dealt fully with the problems of the Haas' edition, Nowak asked William Carragan to prepare a new edition. Carragan issued a critical edition of the 1877 version in 2007.
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2nd version, revised (1892)

 I. Moderato
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 II. Andante
#364114 - 20.41MB, 46 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 221×⇩ - Alex33

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 III. Scherzo. Schnell
#364115 - 21.97MB, 50 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - Alex33

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 IV. Finale
#364116 - 59.68MB, 138 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 143×⇩ - Alex33

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1872-92).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Mus.Hs.6035. Copy begun by Tenschert, from the office of Hlawaczek in Vienna, and completed by Carda in autumn 1872, containing revisions by Bruckner and also serving as engraver's copy for the first print edition, revised by Bruckner and Cyril Hynais in 1892 (= Haas D). - Benjamin Gunnar Cohrs, 2009
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 Complete Score (Color)
#562472 - 59.43MB, 127 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - Christian.kraus

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Christian.kraus (2019/2/22)

Editor Cyrill Hynais (1862-1913)
First edition
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Ludwig Doblinger, n.d.[1892]. Plate D.1769.
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 Complete Score
#30705 - 9.68MB, 167 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5112×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/4/23)

Editor Max Steinitzer (1864-1936)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Ernst Eulenburg, 1912.
Co-issue – Vienna: Universal Edition, n.d. Plate U.E. 3594 (Philharmonia Series).
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Misc. Notes Includes later posthumous editorial changes
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Amalgamation of 1st and 2nd versions

 Complete Score
#562471 - 12.05MB, 157 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V*/V* - 76×⇩ - Christian.kraus

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Christian.kraus (2019/2/22)

Editor Robert Haas (1888-1960)
Publisher. Info. Alte Gesamtausgabe, Band 2. II.
Leipzig: Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag, G.m.b.H., 1938.
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 Complete Score
#06292 - 23.79MB, 151 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V*/V* - 3785×⇩ - Madcapellan

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Editor Robert Haas (1888-1960)
Publisher. Info. Alte Gesamtausgabe, Band 2. II.
Leipzig: Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag, G.m.b.H., 1938.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1940).
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Misc. Notes Low resolution
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Parts

Published Version, 1875-76 (authenticity uncertain)

 Flute 1, 2
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⇒ 11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F/E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombones, 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
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 Bassoon 1, 2
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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F/E♭)
#687427 - 1.74MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 33×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
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 Trombones, 1, 2, 3
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 Timpani
#687430 - 0.15MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#687431 - 1.37MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#687432 - 1.31MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#687433 - 1.12MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#687434 - 0.90MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. Vienna: Theodor Rättig, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70). Catalog A3175.
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Misc. Notes Cello part missing.
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Amalgamation of 1st and 2nd versions

 Flute 1, 2
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⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F), 3, 4 (E♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
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 Bassoon 1, 2
#38830 - 1.66MB, 12, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 609×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Horn 1, 2 (F), 3, 4 (E♭)
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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
#38832 - 1.03MB, 8, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 1152×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3
#38833 - 1.30MB, 7, 7, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 1058×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Timpani
#38834 - 0.37MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 640×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Violins I
#38835 - 1.55MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 1175×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Violins II
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 Violas
#38837 - 1.41MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 768×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Cellos
#26351 - 1.36MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 787×⇩ - Generoso

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 Basses
#38838 - 1.09MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 726×⇩ - Horndude77

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Editor Robert Haas (1888-1960))
Publisher. Info. Bruckner Gesamtausgabe, Band 2
Vienna: Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag, 1938.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1940).
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Violins, Viola and Cello (Schmalnauer)

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Arranger Josef Schmalnauer (1888-1973)
Publisher. Info. Bruckner-Studien
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, No.4122, n.d.[1943]. Plate 31221.
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Misc. Notes Double bass may replace cello. Schmalnauer's arrangement is PD-US due to the failure to register the work with the U.S. Copyright Office and failure to file an NIE. Score bears a "scarecrow" copyright notice of 1952.
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For 2 Pianos (Grunsky)

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#331220 - 5.28MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/23/V - 335×⇩ - Rob Peters

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Arranger Karl Grunsky (1871-1943)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, 1927. Plate 10574.
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Misc. Notes Found at John F. Berky's Bruckner site.
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For Piano 4 hands (Singer)

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#22232 - 5.80MB, 75 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 461×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Arranger Otto Singer II (1863-1931)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10286.
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For Piano (Stradal)

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#25265 - 7.00MB, 65 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1489×⇩ - Peter

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Arranger August Stradal (1860-1930)
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Doblinger, n.d.[1910].
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III. Feierlich, etwas bewegt

For Piano (Singer)
See: Symphonie-Sätze (No.2)

Sketches

 Sketch of Finale (?)
#429744 - 2.50MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Cypressdome

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1870. (February 1)
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Misc. Notes ca.300dpi color images. Source: Mus.Hs.6018. Bound with the surviving sketch for Bruckner's Symphony, WAB 142. Apparently, this sketch was identified by Ferdinand Löwe as possibly being a first draft of the finale to Symphony No.2.
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Free Recordings

  • Haas edition
Reichs Bruckner Orchestra, Georg-Ludwig Jochum (conductor)
  • Nowak edition
McGill Symphony Orchestra, Alexis Hauser (conductor)

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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.2 in C minor
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Симфония № 2; Symphonie nº 2 de Bruckner; Symphony No. 2; Symfonie nr. 2; Sinfonia n.º 2; II Simfonija; Simfonia núm. 2; 2. Sinfonie; 交響曲第2番; Sinfonía n.º 2; Sinfonia n. 2; Symffoni Rhif 2 (Bruckner); Symfoni nr. 2; Sinfonía nᵘ 2; السيمفونيه رقم 2
Name Aliases Symphony No. 2 in C minor; WAB102; Symphony of Pauses; Symfonie nr. 2 (Bruckner)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 210936149; GND: 300029950; BNF: 13920725t
Composer Bruckner, Anton
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. WAB 102
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAB 109
Key C minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  • First version
I. Moderato
II. Scherzo: Mäßig schnell — Trio: Gleiches Tempo
III. Feierlich, etwas bewegt
IV. Finale: Ziemlich schnell
  • Second version
I. Moderato
II. Andante
III. Scherzo: Mäßig schnell — Trio: Gleiches Tempo
IV. Finale: Ziemlich schnell
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1872 (1st version), revised 1873, 1876
1877 (2nd version), revised 1892
First Performance. 1873-10-26 in Vienna
Vienna Philharmonic, Anton Bruckner (conductor)
First Publication. 1892 - Vienna: Doblinger, Plate D. 1769
Average DurationAvg. Duration 65-70 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
Discography Berkey site
External Links Wikipedia article
Bruckner Symphony versions (Griegel)
Bruckner Symphony versions (Marques)
The Bruckner Journal. Part 1: Orchestral Music
Anton Bruckner's Second Symphony: Versions, Variants and their Critical Editions
by Benjamin Gunnar Cohrs (Bremen, April 2009)

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