In 1856 Anton Bruckner entered a competition for the position of organist at Linz Cathedral. His extraordinary improvisational abilities marked him as the obvious choice and he remained as organist in Linz for the next 12 years. In 1869, the year after he left Linz to teach music theory at the Vienna Conservatory, Bruckner wrote Locus Iste for the dedication of the votive chapel at Linz Cathedral. (The text of Locus Iste is traditional for the consecration of a church or chapel) This apparently

83K views · 3.7K reactions | Here's a taste of what's to come in Live From London Summer - there'll be a little bit of VOCES8 in every concert, featuring recordings we've made in glorious venues across the UK and Europe. This rendition of 'Locus Iste' by Anton Bruckner, was filmed at the former 14th century convent, now cultural centre, of Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace in Guebwiller, France. Tickets for Live From London Summer 2022 are available now. | Voces8 | Facebook