Sponsored
Peter Schickele - (Bio-Bibliographies in Music) by Tammy Ravas (Hardcover)
In Stock
Sponsored
About this item
Highlights
- Covers the life and works of classical music composer, Peter Schickele, who is probably best known for his humorous alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach.
- About the Author: TAMMY RAVAS is Assistant Music Librarian at the University of Houston.
- 229 Pages
- Music, General
- Series Name: Bio-Bibliographies in Music
Description
About the Book
Covers the life and works of classical music composer, Peter Schickele, who is probably best known for his humorous alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach. Schickele has walked the line between a professional composer and musical satirist for over 35 years, and his compositions have reached into virtually every genre of music from jazz to rock to folk to movie music and to classical. The major influences in his career include his love of the theater, Spike Jones, and a philosophy that no genre of music is inherently inferior. Schickele was consulted during the compilation of this volume, therefore, much of the date and premier information comes from his own resources.
This volume contains a brief biography of Peter Schickele and a detailed list of his Works and Performances, a discography, a bibliography, an alphabetical index, a chronology, and a name index. Scholars who study humor in music and 21st century American composers will now have a comprehensive sourcebook on Peter Schickele and his works.
Book Synopsis
Covers the life and works of classical music composer, Peter Schickele, who is probably best known for his humorous alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach. Schickele has walked the line between a professional composer and musical satirist for over 35 years, and his compositions have reached into virtually every genre of music from jazz to rock to folk to movie music and to classical. The major influences in his career include his love of the theater, Spike Jones, and a philosophy that no genre of music is inherently inferior. Schickele was consulted during the compilation of this volume, therefore, much of the date and premier information comes from his own resources.
This volume contains a brief biography of Peter Schickele and a detailed list of his Works and Performances, a discography, a bibliography, an alphabetical index, a chronology, and a name index. Scholars who study humor in music and 21st century American composers will now have a comprehensive sourcebook on Peter Schickele and his works.Review Quotes
"[T]his bio-bibliography is going to be indispensable to anyone starting Schickele research....[a]n excellent resource."-Music Reference Services Quarterly
?[T]his bio-bibliography is going to be indispensable to anyone starting Schickele research....[a]n excellent resource.?-Music Reference Services Quarterly
About the Author
TAMMY RAVAS is Assistant Music Librarian at the University of Houston.
