Bruckner composed the song on a text of Heinrich von der Mattig on 15 January 1878. He dedicated it to Carl Almeroth. The piece was not performed during the composer's life, because of its performance difficulties (humming voices). It was first performed in 1911 by Viktor Keldorfer with the Wiener Männergesang-Verein (Vienna men's choral association), and was thereafter published by the Universal Edition. It was very popular with Austrian choirs during the interbellum.
| Original Name | Abendzauber |
| Librettist | Heinrich von der Mattig |
| Date of composition | 1878 (15 January 1878) in Vienna, Austria |
| Premiered | 1911 |
| First published | 1911, Universal Edition in Vienna, Austria |
| Dedicated to | Carl Almeroth |
| Type | Song(s) |
| Tonality | G-flat Major |
| Catalogue | WAB 57 |
| Spoken language | German |
| Instruments |
Male Chorus
Voice (Tenor) - or Baritone 4x Horn |
| Autotranslations beta |
Anton Bruckner: Evening magic en sol bémol majeur, WAB 57 Anton Bruckner: Evening magic in sol bemolle maggiore, WAB 57 Anton Bruckner: Evening magic Ges-dur, WAB 57 |