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Professor Peter Schickele's account of the life of little-known composer P.D.Q. Bach.
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"If you love classical music, if you studied classical music, you have to listen to Peter Schiclele's "P.D.Q. Bach" parodies. Catch him live, if you can, but there are plenty of recordings if you can't. This book is just icing on the already sumptuous cake. "
— Mark (4 out of 5 stars)
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" With such well-known works as "Oedipus Tex" and "Fanfare for the Common Cold", is it any wonder that PDQ Bach reigns as one of the greatest composers of all time? "
— Billy, 9/20/2012 -
" If you've never heard of P.D.Q. Bach, the least of J.S. Bach's twenty-odd children, you probably have no business reading this. But if you have, it's a funny little romp through the life of one of the worst composers in history. "
— Karyl, 6/14/2012 -
" Absolutely hilarious. Not for those without musical knowledge, but absolutely hilarious. Did I mention how hilarious it was? "
— Joe, 5/15/2012 -
" If you love classical music, if you studied classical music, you have to listen to Peter Schiclele's "P.D.Q. Bach" parodies. Catch him live, if you can, but there are plenty of recordings if you can't. This book is just icing on the already sumptuous cake. "
— Mark, 12/11/2011 -
" Without a doubt. My favorite non-existent composer/musician of all time. "
— Robert, 7/7/2011 -
" So funny - brilliant book! "
— Carol, 3/4/2011 -
" So funny - brilliant book! "
— Carol, 9/9/2010 -
" With such well-known works as "Oedipus Tex" and "Fanfare for the Common Cold", is it any wonder that PDQ Bach reigns as one of the greatest composers of all time? "
— Billy, 4/1/2008
About Peter Schickele
Peter Schickele, a composer, musician, author, radio host, and satirist, is internationally recognized as one of the most versatile artists in the field of music.