Peter Schickele
American composer, musical educator, and parodist (1935-2024)
Johann Peter Schickele (/ˈʃɪkəli/; July 17, 1935 – January 16, 2024) was an American composer, musical educator and parodist. He was best known for comedy albums featuring his music. His music would say they were composed by P. D. Q. Bach. He also hosted a long-running weekly radio program called Schickele Mix.[1]
Peter Schickele | |
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 Schickele in 2010 | |
| Born | July 17, 1935 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 2024 (aged 88) Bearsville, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Swarthmore College (BM) Juilliard School (MM) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musical educator, parodist |
| Website | schickele |
From 1990 to 1993, Schickele's P. D. Q. Bach recordings earned him four consecutive wins for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.[2]
Schickele died at his home in Bearsville, New York, on January 16, 2024, at the age of 88.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Schickele Mix: The Lost Episodes". Yellowstonepublicradio.org.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fox, Margalit (January 17, 2024). "Peter Schickele, Composer and Gleeful Sire of P.D.Q. Bach, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
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