
Peter Schickele
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-07-17
Day of Death
2024-01-16 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Ames, Iowa, USA
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).
Known For
Acting
(2001)
(2000)
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued
as Himself
(1987)
In The Night Kitchen
as Narrator
(1984)
P.D.Q. Bach: The Abduction of Figaro
as Himself (Orchestra Conductor)
Crew
(2002)
(1975)
Where the Wild Things Are
Original Music Composer, Conductor
(1973)
Horowitz in Dublin
Original Music Composer
(1972)
Oh! Calcutta!
Original Music Composer
(1972)
Silent Running
Original Music Composer
(1967)
Funnyman
Original Music Composer