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Portrait of P. D. Q. Bach

Peter Schickele · 1977

44 min · 12 tracks · opera

A comedic orchestral romp blending classical motifs with absurdist humor and playful parody.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: Introduction 1:50
  • 2 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: I. Yriekay Standout 4:52
  • 3 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: II. Gloria 3:01
  • 4 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: III. Credo 3:46
  • 5 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: IV. Sanctus 3:49
  • 6 Missa Hilarious, S. N₂O: V. Angus Dei 3:50
  • 7 Eine Kleine Nichtmusik: Introduction 0:31
  • 8 Eine Kleine Nichtmusik: I. Allegro / II. Romanze / III. Menuetto / IV. Rondo (Allegro) Standout 11:45
  • 9 Echo Sonata for Two Unfriendly Groups of Instruments, S.999999₉₉₉₉: Introduction 1:29
  • 10 Echo Sonata for Two Unfriendly Groups of Instruments, S.999999₉₉₉₉ Standout 2:18
  • 11 A Consort of Choral Christmas Carols, S. 359: Introduction 1:04
  • 12 A Consort of Choral Christmas Carols, S.359: I. Throw the Yule Log on, Uncle John / II. O Little Town of Hackensack / III. Good King Kong Looked Out 6:27

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