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P.D.Q. Bach

383 songs

Total 24 albums

The Wurst of P.D.Q. Bach

1971

#	Title	Time
Disc 1
1	Concerto for Horn and Hardart, S. 2715:44	15:44
2	Cantata, Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 5316210:26	10:26
3	New Horizons in Music Appreciation: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony8:48	8:48
4	Schleptet in E‐flat major, S. 07:48	7:48
5	What’s My Melodic Line?5:09	5:09
6	Madrigal, “My bonnie lass she smelleth” from “The Triumphs of Thusnelda” S. 16012:35	2:35
Disc 2
7	“Unbegun” Symphony: Ⅳ. Andante – Allegro7:04	7:04
8	Half‐Act Opera “The Stoned Guest” (highlights)20:23	20:23
9	Fugue in C minor (Fuga vulgaris) for Calliope Four Hands, from the Toot Suite, S. 3.142:46	2:46
10	Oratorio “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.22:15	22:15

The Short-Tempered Clavier and other dysfunctional works for keyboard

1995

#	Title	Time
1	The Short-Tempered Clavier: Opening & Introduction4:51	4:51
2	The Short-Tempered Clavier: I. C major2:47	2:47
3	The Short-Tempered Clavier: II. C minor1:50	1:50
4	The Short-Tempered Clavier: III. C-sharp major3:36	3:36
5	The Short-Tempered Clavier: IV. D major1:33	1:33
6	The Short-Tempered Clavier: V. D minor2:27	2:27
7	The Short-Tempered Clavier: VI. E-flat major2:19	2:19
8	The Short-Tempered Clavier: VII. F major4:02	4:02
9	The Short-Tempered Clavier: VIII. G minor2:03	2:03
10	The Short-Tempered Clavier: IX. G major2:34	2:34
11	The Short-Tempered Clavier: X. A major3:38	3:38
12	The Short-Tempered Clavier: XI. A minor1:39	1:39
13	The Short-Tempered Clavier: XII. B-flat major3:13	3:13
14	Little Pickle Book: Introduction3:17	3:17
15	Little Pickle Book: I. Toccata et Fuga Obnoxia3:55	3:55
16	Little Pickle Book: II. Chorale Prelude (Ave Maria et Agnus Dei)1:50	1:50
17	Little Pickle Book: III. Fantasia sopra "Fräulein Maria Mack"1:36	1:36
18	Little Pickle Book: IV. Lullaby and Goodnight2:41	2:41
19	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): Introduction1:17	1:17
20	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): I. Spiel Vorspiel2:34	2:34
21	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): II. Entrada Grande3:08	3:08
22	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): III. Smokski the Russian Bear1:24	1:24
23	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): IV. Toccata Ecdysiastica1:35	1:35
24	Sonata Da Circo (Circus Sonata): Calliope Frustration0:26	0:26
25	Three Chorale-Based Piecelets: Introduction1:08	1:08
26	Three Chorale-Based Piecelets: I. Chorale: "Orally"2:04	2:04
27	Three Chorale-Based Piecelets: II. Chorale Prelude on an American Hymn for the Last Sunday Before the Fourth Day of the Seventh Month After New Year's Eve1:26	1:26
28	Three Chorale-Based Piecelets: III. Chorale Variations on "In der Nacht so Hell, der Petrus istmein Freund"5:25	5:25
29	Epilogue1:23	1:23

The Dreaded P.D.Q. Bach Collection

1996

#	Title	Time
Disc 1
1	In the Vanguard Vault, Part 12:23	2:23
2	Introduction3:23	3:23
3	Concerto for Horn and Hardart, S. 27: Allegro4:55	4:55
4	Concerto for Horn and Hardart, S. 27: Tema con variazione5:01	5:01
5	Concerto for Horn and Hardart, S. 27: Menuetto con panna e zucchero2:25	2:25
6	Introduction1:10	1:10
7	Cantata: Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 53162: Aria2:05	2:05
8	Cantata: Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 53162: Recitative1:41	1:41
9	Cantata: Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 53162: Ground2:57	2:57
10	Cantata: Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 53162: Recitative1:04	1:04
11	Cantata: Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 53162: Aria1:22	1:22
12	Introduction1:11	1:11
13	Quodlibet for Small Orchestra: Allegro2:34	2:34
14	Quodlibet for Small Orchestra: Adagio2:39	2:39
15	Quodlibet for Small Orchestra: Allegro3:35	3:35
16	Introduction6:38	6:38
17	Sinfonia Concertante, S. 98.6: Sehr unruhig mit schmalz2:33	2:33
18	Sinfonia Concertante, S. 98.6: Andante senza moto3:29	3:29
19	Sinfonia Concertante, S. 98.6: Presto nicht schleppend2:15	2:15
20	Introduction4:55	4:55
21	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Chorus: “Tarragon of virtue is full”2:19	2:19
22	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Recitative: “And there were in the same country”0:56	0:56
23	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Duet: “Bide thy thyme”2:15	2:15
24	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Fugue for Orchestra1:08	1:08
25	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Recitative: “Then asked he”1:53	1:53
26	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Chorale: “By the leeks of Babylon / There we sat down, yea, we wept”2:00	2:00
27	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Recitative: “Then she gave in”0:29	0:29
28	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Aria: “Open sesame seeds”2:02	2:02
29	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Recitative: “So saying”1:00	1:00
30	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Duet: “Summer is a cumin seed”1:42	1:42
31	Oratorio: “The Seasonings”, S. ½ tsp.: Chorus with Soloists: “To curry favor, favor curry”2:52	2:52
Disc 2
32	Introduction2:05	2:05
33	“Unbegun” Symphony: Ⅲ. Minuet3:26	3:26
34	“Unbegun” Symphony: Ⅳ. Andante – Allegro5:15	5:15
35	Introduction2:39	2:39
36	Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle and Balloons, S. 66: Allegro moulto0:44	0:44
37	Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle and Balloons, S. 66: Romanze Ⅱ (Adagio sereno)1:22	1:22
38	Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle and Balloons, S. 66: Minaret and Trio2:39	2:39
39	Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle and Balloons, S. 66: Romanze Ⅰ (Chi largo)2:00	2:00
40	Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle and Balloons, S. 66: Presto changio2:55	2:55
41	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Signature Theme / Intro1:34	1:34
42	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Echo Sonata for Two Unfriendly Groups of Instruments / Tag3:26	3:26
43	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Station Break0:17	0:17
44	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Commercial: “Do You Suffer?”2:53	2:53
45	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Intro0:52	0:52
46	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: New Horizons in Music Appreciation: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony7:56	7:56
47	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Time / Weather / News3:04	3:04
48	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Intro0:42	0:42
49	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Traumarei for Unaccompanied Piano3:27	3:27
50	Report From Hoople: Bright and Early Show: Station Break / Tag / Signature Theme0:55	0:55
51	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Signature Theme / Intro1:10	1:10
52	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Schleptet in E‐flat major: Larghissimo – Allegro boffo2:40	2:40
53	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Schleptet in E‐flat major: Menuetto con brio ma senza trio1:18	1:18
54	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Schleptet in E‐flat major: Adagio saccharino0:52	0:52
55	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Schleptet in E‐flat major: Yehudi Menuetto1:46	1:46
56	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Schleptet in E‐flat major: Presto hey nonny nonnio1:09	1:09
57	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Tag / Station Break0:26	0:26
58	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: What’s My Melodic Line?5:09	5:09
59	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Time / News / Intro2:56	2:56
60	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Fugue in C minor (from the Toot Suite for Calliope Four Hands)2:46	2:46
61	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Tag / Station Break0:33	0:33
62	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: What’s Happening in Home Economics (Beethoven’s Revenge)0:48	0:48
63	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Commercial: “If You Have Never”1:06	1:06
64	Report From Hoople: Dull and Late Show: Sign‐Off / Signature Theme1:57	1:57
Disc 3
65	Introduction1:14	1:14
66	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Overture1:41	1:41
67	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: “Let’s face it — I’m lost”2:20	2:20
68	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: “Boy!”1:15	1:15
69	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: “Now is the season”3:30	3:30
70	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: “Gesundheit!”2:34	2:34
71	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Duet: “Woe”2:25	2:25
72	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: “Hark!”1:28	1:28
73	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: “Look at me”3:35	3:35
74	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: “That’s the end”2:17	2:17
75	The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Trio: “I’m sure I’d be”2:33	2:33
76	Intermission Feature: Opera Whiz4:25	4:25
77	Plot Synopsis4:01	4:01
78	The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Recitative: “I hate to interrupt”2:46	2:46
79	The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Quartet: “Don Octave”3:47	3:47
80	The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Finale: “O saviour”1:00	1:00
81	Announcement0:50	0:50
82	Two Madrigals from The Triumphs of Thusnelda: “The queen to me a royal pain doth give”3:20	3:20
83	Two Madrigals from The Triumphs of Thusnelda: “My bonnie lass she smelleth”2:35	2:35
84	Final Announcement0:27	0:27
Disc 4
85	Introduction3:27	3:27
86	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Overture1:25	1:25
87	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “I am a quaint old innkeeper”1:28	1:28
88	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “Like a lonely pilgrim”1:55	1:55
89	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “My name is Hansel Hunter”1:20	1:20
90	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “I’m the village idiot”0:30	0:30
91	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “Et expecto”2:33	2:33
92	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “There’s something about a monk”2:09	2:09
93	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Duet: “Do you love me?”1:31	1:31
94	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Interlude: Medical examination0:34	0:34
95	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “I hope you’ll take this friendly advice”1:21	1:21
96	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Aria: “Teddy Nice is my name”0:48	0:48
97	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Duet: “Jump not to conclusions”1:20	1:20
98	Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, S. 2ⁿ−1: An opera in one unnatural act: Finale: “Just tell me what your name is”4:08	4:08
99	The O.K. Chorale from the Toot Suite for calliope four hands, S. 212°3:16	3:16
100	Introduction5:00	5:00
101	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Theme: Windbreaker0:47	0:47
102	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Variation Ⅰ: Balloons0:39	0:39
103	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Variation Ⅱ: Slide Whistle1:13	1:13
104	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Variation Ⅲ: Slide Windbreaker0:25	0:25
105	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Variation Ⅳ: Lasso D’Amore1:57	1:57
106	“Erotica” Variations, S. 36EE, for banned instruments and piano: Variation Ⅴ: Foghorn, Bell, Kazoo, Gargle0:57	0:57
107	Introduction1:00	1:00
108	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Loving is as easy0:58	0:58
109	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Please, kind sir1:42	1:42
110	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Jane, my Jane2:38	2:38
111	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Golly golly oh1:29	1:29
112	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Nelly is a nice girl1:52	1:52
113	The Art of the Ground Round, S. 1.19/lb, for three baritones and discontinuo: Encore (Nelly is a nice girl)1:30	1:30
114	In the Vanguard Vault, Part 24:08	4:08
115	The “Sanka” Cantata7:03	7:03
116	In the Vanguard Vault, Part 31:12	1:12

The Ill‐Conceived P.D.Q. Bach Anthology

1998

#	Title	Time
1	This is Professor Pete0:55	0:55
2	1712 Overture (S.1712)11:34	11:34
3	Introduction: Oedipus Tex0:13	0:13
4	Oedipus Tex: Aria with Chorus: 'Howdy There'5:34	5:34
5	Oedipus Tex: Recitative: 'It Wasn't Long'0:27	0:27
6	Oedipus Tex: My Heart4:04	4:04
7	Oedipus Tex: Recitative: 'When Oedipus Heard'1:02	1:02
8	Oedipus Tex: Chorale and Finale4:16	4:16
9	Introduction: Love Me1:00	1:00
10	Love Me2:33	2:33
11	WTWP Station ID0:14	0:14
12	Oo-La-La Introduction0:24	0:24
13	Oo-La-La: Cookin' French Like the French Cook French2:39	2:39
14	Introduction: The Musical Sacrifice2:03	2:03
15	The Musical Sacrifice (S.50% Off): I. Fuga Meshuga2:49	2:49
16	Introduction: Classical Rap1:40	1:40
17	Classical Rap (S.1-2-3)8:23	8:23
18	Introduction: The Short-Tempered Clavier0:40	0:40
19	The Short-Tempered Clavier: I. C major2:47	2:47
20	Introduction: Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion0:10	0:10
21	Grand Serenade For an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion II. Simply Grand Minuet2:53	2:53
22	Introduction: Four Folk Song Upsettings0:13	0:13
23	Four Folk Song Upsettings (S.4): Little Bunny Hop Hop Hop1:52	1:52
24	Introduction: Minuet Militaire0:51	0:51
25	Minuet Militaire (S.1a)3:45	3:45
26	Enough Already0:18	0:18

1712 Overture & Other Musical Assaults

1989

#	Title	Time
1	Introduction1:38	1:38
2	1712 Overture (S.1712)11:34	11:34
3	Introduction1:13	1:13
4	Bach Portrait14:36	14:36
5	Introduction2:53	2:53
6	Capriccio La Pucelle de New Orleans (The Maid of New Orleans), S. under 183:30	3:30
7	Introduction1:15	1:15
8	Minuet Militaire (S.1a)3:45	3:45
9	Introduction1:37	1:37
10	Prelude to Einstein on the Fritz, S. e=mt²6:41	6:41
11	Introduction1:48	1:48
12	The Preachers of Crimetheus: Ballet in One Selfless Act, S. 988: I. Prologue (Bottomless Sorrow; Topless Gaiety)3:18	3:18
13	The Preachers of Crimetheus: Ballet in One Selfless Act, S. 988: II. The Lamentations of Jerry Maja (tromboon)3:09	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	6:06

A Little Nightmare Music

1983

#	Title	Time
1	A Little Nightmare Music, S. 13: Aria "What sweet music"6:13	6:13
2	A Little Nightmare Music, S. 13: Aria "Nature gave us eyes"6:39	6:39
3	A Little Nightmare Music, S. 13: Duet "Uh oh"2:02	2:02
4	A Little Nightmare Music, S. 13: Finale: "What hutzpah!"4:06	4:06
5	Octoot for Wind Instruments, S. 8: Vite, tout de suite1:41	1:41
6	Octoot for Wind Instruments, S. 8: Lent, tout au moins1:43	1:43
7	Octoot for Wind Instruments, S. 8: Minuet et, tout a l'heure, trio1:18	1:18
8	Octoot for Wind Instruments, S. 8: Chanson: "Toute I'année, Hey , Hey, Hey"1:14	1:14
9	Octoot for Wind Instruments, S. 8: Tout à coup le bout1:59	1:59
10	Royal Firewater Musick, S. ⅕: Long; neat; long6:23	6:23
11	Royal Firewater Musick, S. ⅕: March on the rocks1:29	1:29
12	Royal Firewater Musick, S. ⅕: Minute with a twist1:21	1:21
13	Royal Firewater Musick, S. ⅕: Sarabande straight up2:18	2:18
14	Royal Firewater Musick, S. ⅕: One for the road3:21	3:21

Peter Schickele Presents an Evening With P.D.Q. Bach (1807–1742)?

1965

#	Title	Time
1	Concerto for Horn and Hardart, S. 2715:44	15:44
2	Cantata, Iphigenia in Brooklyn, S. 5316210:26	10:26
3	Quodlibet for Small Orchestra: Ⅰ. Allegro / Ⅱ. Adagio / Ⅲ. Allegro9:57	9:57
4	Sinfonia concertante, S. 98.6: Ⅰ. Sehr unruhig mit Schmalz / Ⅱ. Andante senza moto / Ⅲ. Presto mit schleppend14:58	14:58

Black Forest Bluegrass

1979

#	Title	Time
1	Cantata: Blaues Gras (Bluegrass Cantata): Recitative and Aria “Blaues Gras”4:57	4:57
2	Cantata: Blaues Gras (Bluegrass Cantata): Recitative “O” / Aria “Du bist im Land”3:46	3:46
3	Cantata: Blaues Gras (Bluegrass Cantata): Recitative “O” / Duet “Ich sehe”4:22	4:22
4	Cantata: Blaues Gras (Bluegrass Cantata): Chorale “Ich gehe” / Duet: “Sag’ mir”3:24	3:24
5	No‐No Nonette for Assorted Winds and Toys (S. 86): First Movement4:12	4:12
6	No‐No Nonette for Assorted Winds and Toys (S. 86): Second Movement3:07	3:07
7	No‐No Nonette for Assorted Winds and Toys (S. 86): Third Movement0:49	0:49
8	No‐No Nonette for Assorted Winds and Toys (S. 86): Fourth Movement3:11	3:11
9	No‐No Nonette for Assorted Winds and Toys (S. 86): Last Movement2:17	2:17
10	Hear Me Through from Diverse Ayres on Sundrie Notions (S. 99 44/100)2:45	2:45

Music for an Awful Lot of Winds & Percussion

1992

#	Title	Time
1	Introduction1:23	1:23
2	Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds & Percussion, S. 1000: I. Grand Entrance1:45	1:45
3	Grand Serenade For an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion II. Simply Grand Minuet2:53	2:53
4	Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds & Percussion, S. 1000: III. Romance in the Grand Manner2:41	2:41
5	Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds & Percussion, S. 1000: IV. Rondo Mucho Grando4:06	4:06
6	Introduction1:04	1:04
7	"Dutch" Suite, S. -16: I. Mr. Minuit's Minuet (feat. bassoon: David McGill, tuba: Ronald Bishop)2:42	2:42
8	"Dutch" Suite, S. -16: II. Panther Dance (feat. bassoon: David McGill, tuba: Ronald Bishop)2:50	2:50
9	"Dutch" Suite, S. -16: III. Dance of the Grand Dams (feat. bassoon: David McGill, tuba: Ronald Bishop)2:54	2:54
10	"Dutch" Suite, S. -16: IV. The Lowland Fling (feat. bassoon: David McGill, tuba: Ronald Bishop)2:16	2:16
11	Introduction0:54	0:54
12	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: I. Maestoso animoso2:40	2:40
13	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: II. Daintissimo1:31	1:31
14	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: III. Allegro, but not too mucho2:15	2:15
15	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: IV. Molto moderato2:11	2:11
16	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: V. Vivace cucarace0:47	0:47
17	Six Contrary Dances, S. 39: VI. Moving right alongo1:17	1:17
18	Introduction0:56	0:56
19	Lip My Reeds, S. 32' (feat. Tennessee Bassoon Quartet)4:31	4:31
20	Door Prize Scene / Fanfare for Fred2:20	2:20
21	Introduction0:48	0:48
22	March of the Cute Little Wood Sprites, S. Onesy Twosy3:51	3:51
23	Introduction0:50	0:50
24	Last Tango in Beyreuth (feat. Tennessee Bassoon Quartet)2:42	2:42
25	Closing0:32	0:32

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P.D.Q. Bach

The Wurst of P.D.Q. Bach

The Short-Tempered Clavier and other dysfunctional works for keyboard

The Dreaded P.D.Q. Bach Collection

The Ill‐Conceived P.D.Q. Bach Anthology

1712 Overture & Other Musical Assaults

A Little Nightmare Music

Peter Schickele Presents an Evening With P.D.Q. Bach (1807–1742)?

Black Forest Bluegrass

Music for an Awful Lot of Winds & Percussion

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