Anton Bruckner's Te Deum applies as one of the most important works of sacred music of all time. Even at the premiere in Vienna in 1886, the work was immediately popular with the audience and brought Bruckner great recognition. An experience which Bruckner could rarely experience in life. Too often, his music was brought against by the leading critic’s incomprehension and disapproval. A fact which the composer itself was left to wrestle with self-doubt. Bruckner himself called his Te Deum as the "pride of my life," and mentioned at his deathbed that one should use the Te Deum as a Finale in his 9th Symphony, and probably in silent anticipation, that the planned (and outlined to a large extent and instrumented) Ninth as the final was not able to be completed. However, this desire Bruckner had, has rarely been taken into account. (Edition Symphonic Works)