Peter Schickele

Sound

July 17, 1935 — January 16, 2024Ames, Iowa, USA

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).

Known for

2006

P.D.Q. Bach in Houston: We Have a Problem!

Professor Peter Schickele

2001

Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories

2000

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued

Self

1987

In The Night Kitchen

Narrator

1984

P.D.Q. Bach: The Abduction of Figaro

Himself (Orchestra Conductor)

Behind the camera

2006

P.D.Q. Bach in Houston: We Have a Problem!

Writer