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).

Also Known As

P. D. Q. Bach

Movie Appearances

8.0

In The Night Kitchen

as Narrator

1987

7.5

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

as Himself (Orchestra Conductor)

1984

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued

as Self

2000

6.7

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

2001

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

as Professor Peter Schickele

2006

TV Appearances

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

1961

The Captain and Tennille

as Self - Guest

1976