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2 minutes: P.D.Q. R.I.P.
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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Peter Schickele was one of my idols. He died on Tuesday, January 16. His creation, P.D.Q. Bach, helped bring much needed self-effacing humor to the world of classical music. Links below to help you get into his (and Victor Borge’s— another giant of classical music parody—) life and work:Peter Schickele’s Obituary, NY TimesBeethoven’s 5th announced as a baseball game (a classic!)The Short-Tempered ClavierReport from Hoople (full album- the Beethoven sketch is included)The Definitive Autobiography of P.D.Q. Bach (1807-1742?)and we should also mention,Victor Borge (anything you can find will amuse you!)Good Ol’ Piano SlapstickMozart OperaInflationary LanguageTelevision Special (75+ Min) Get full access to WTF Bach at wtfbach.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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The 5th Fugue in The Art of Fugue: Our theme finally overlaps itself!: Here we are on a new chapter! The stretto fugues have begun. We uncover the extensive use of stretto at various 'lengths:' 12 beats, 6 beats, 4 beats, 2 beats even down to a single beat. Entrances are now flying both upside down and right-side up wit... by The WTF Bach Podcast