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1712 Overture and Other Musical Assaults

Peter Schickele · 1989

63 min · 14 tracks · opera

A whimsical blend of classical motifs and absurdist humor wrapped in playful orchestration.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction 1:38
  • 2 1712 Overture, S. 1712 Standout 11:34
  • 3 Introduction 1:13
  • 4 Bach Portrait Standout 14:36
  • 5 Introduction 2:53
  • 6 Capriccio La Pucelle de New Orleans (The Maid of New Orleans), S. under 18 3:30
  • 7 Introduction 1:15
  • 8 Minuet Militaire, S. 1A 3:45
  • 9 Introduction 1:37
  • 10 Prelude to Einstein on the Fritz, S. e=mt² Standout 6:41
  • 11 Introduction 1:48
  • 12 The Preachers of Crimetheus: Ballet in One Selfless Act, S. 988: I. Prologue (Bottomless Sorrow; Topless Gaiety) 3:18
  • 13 The Preachers of Crimetheus: Ballet in One Selfless Act, S. 988: II. The Lamentations of Jerry Maja (tromboon) 3:09
  • 14 The Preachers of Crimetheus: Ballet in One Selfless Act, S. 988: III. Finale: Special Deliverance: Theme (windbreaker) / Variation 1 (balloons) / Variation 2 (slide whistle) / Variation 3 (slide windbreaker) / Variation 4 (lasso d’amore) / Variation 5 (foghorn, bells, kazoo) 6:06

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