
April Fools’! Best of P.D.Q. Bach
Contrary to popular belief, classical musicians and composers have always had a good sense of humor. Mozart was a notorious potty-mouth, and Haydn loved a good musical surprise. But no musician had a better sense of humor than Peter Schickele, aka “P.D.Q. Bach.” The noted musical satirist passed away on January 16 at the age of 88. In preparation for April Fools’ Day, we look at some of Schickele’s best classical music gags as the “discoverer” of “the last and by far the least” of J. S. Bach’s progeny.