plinth on Nostr: Sorry to hear that Peter Schickele passed away. He discovered an astounding number of ...

Sorry to hear that Peter Schickele passed away. He discovered an astounding number of pieces by P. D. Q. Bach and had some great gags. For example, every concert started late with a stagehand coming out to announce that Professor Schickele had not yet arrived and they were going to start the concert without him. This was his cue to enter. I have seen him swing down from the balcony on a rope, run down the aisle being chased by someone in a gorilla suit, and running down the aisle wearing jeans, work boots, and a red plaid jacket. He did a segment for the documentary "Bach and Friends" which is wonderful https://youtu.be/wn-as-A7uoI?si=5j_vueuOdkvfHuhM
His daughter Carla was a couple years behind me in college and we ran into each other now and again. I wish that her father's memories will be a joy to her and her family.