Peter Schickele
Personal Info
Know For
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-07-17 (89 years old)
Deathday
2024-01-16
Place of Birth
Ames, Iowa, USA
Also known As
P. D. Q. Bach
Peter Schickele
Biography
Peter Schickele (July 17, 1935 – January 16, 2024) was an American bassoonist and composer. He created fictional composer P. D. Q. Bach, which earned him four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album (1990 - 1993).
Acting
1987
In The Night Kitchen
as Narrator
1984
P.D.Q. Bach: The Abduction of Figaro
as Himself (Orchestra Conductor)
2000
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued
as Himself
Production
1975
Where the Wild Things Are
as Original Music Composer
1975
Where the Wild Things Are
as Conductor
1972
Oh! Calcutta!
as Original Music Composer
2002
1967
Funnyman
as Original Music Composer
1972
Silent Running
as Original Music Composer
1973
Horowitz in Dublin
as Original Music Composer
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