Two Pianos Are Better Than One

~ Release by P.D.Q. Bach; Peter Schickele, Jon Kimura Parker (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

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Copyright: © 1994 Telarc International Corp., Distributed by Concord.
℗ 1994 Telarc International Corp., Distributed by Concord.

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Tracklist

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1Introduction to Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra
spoken vocals:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
Peter Schickele3:38
2Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra, S. 2 Are Better Than One: I. Shake allegro
piano:
Jon Kimura Parker (pianist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
orchestra:
The New York Pick‐Up Ensemble (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
conductor:
Jorge Mester (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra - I. Shake allegro (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach11:50
3Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra, S. 2 Are Better Than One: II. Andante alighieri
piano:
Jon Kimura Parker (pianist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
orchestra:
The New York Pick‐Up Ensemble (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
conductor:
Jorge Mester (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra - II. Andante alighieri (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach7:25
4Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra, S. 2 Are Better Than One: III. Presto changio
piano:
Jon Kimura Parker (pianist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
orchestra:
The New York Pick‐Up Ensemble (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
conductor:
Jorge Mester (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Concerto for Two Pianos vs. Orchestra - III. Presto changio (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach5:40
5Introduction to Trio (sic) Sonata
spoken vocals:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
Peter Schickele0:32
6Trio (sic) Sonata, S. 3 (4): I. Antemezzo
finger snaps:
Lowell Graham (associate of Peter Schickele) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute:
Wayne Hedrick (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Grace Lingen (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tambourine:
Richard Fitz (American percussionist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tuba:
Peter DuBeau (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Trio (sic) Sonata - I. Antermezzo (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach0:47
7Trio (sic) Sonata, S. 3 (4): II. Mezzo
finger snaps:
Lowell Graham (associate of Peter Schickele) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute:
Wayne Hedrick (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Grace Lingen (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tambourine:
Richard Fitz (American percussionist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tuba:
Peter DuBeau (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Trio (sic) Sonata - II. Mezzo (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach0:51
8Trio (sic) Sonata, S. 3 (4): III. Intermezzo
finger snaps:
Lowell Graham (associate of Peter Schickele) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute:
Wayne Hedrick (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Grace Lingen (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tambourine:
Richard Fitz (American percussionist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tuba:
Peter DuBeau (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Trio (sic) Sonata - III. Intermezzo (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach2:33
9Trio (sic) Sonata, S. 3 (4): IV. L'altro mezzo
finger snaps:
Lowell Graham (associate of Peter Schickele) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute:
Wayne Hedrick (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01) and Grace Lingen (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tambourine:
Richard Fitz (American percussionist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
tuba:
Peter DuBeau (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Trio (sic) Sonata - IV. I'Altro Mezzo (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach1:58
10Introduction to Chaconne à son goût
spoken vocals:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
Peter Schickele0:43
11Chaconne à son goût
orchestra:
The New York Pick‐Up Ensemble (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
conductor:
Jorge Mester (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
performer:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
Chaconne à son Goût (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
medley of:
Happy Birthday to You
medley of:
Les Patineurs, op. 183 (The Skaters, op. 183)
medley of:
Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation"
medley of:
We Three Kings
medley of:
Guillaume Tell : Ouverture (William Tell: Overture)
medley of:
Rhapsody in Blue (standard 1942 orchestration)
medley of:
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43: Variation XVIII: Andante cantabile
medley of:
Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne
Peter Schickele6:00
12Introduction to The Musical Sacrifice
spoken vocals:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
Peter Schickele0:52
13The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: I. Fuga Meshuga
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice (S.50% off): I. Fuga Meshuga (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach2:49
14The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: II. Sort of Little Trio Sonata. Andante - Allegro molto - Lento - Vivace
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice - II. Sorta of Little Trio Sonata Andante; Allegro molto; Lento; Vivace (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach3:15
15The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: III. Three Canons
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice - III. Three Canons (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach1:53
16The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: IV. Chorale Prelude "Da kommt ja der Schurke"
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice - IV. Chaorale Prelude: "Da kommt ja der Schurke" (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach1:47
17The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: V. Four More Canons
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice - V. Four More Canons (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach3:19
18The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off: VI. The Grossest Fugue
bassoon:
Lauren Goldstein (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
double bass:
Michael Alexander Willens (conductor) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
flute and piccolo:
Susan Palma‐Nidel (flutist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
oboe:
Stephen Taylor (oboist) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
trombone:
Early Anderson (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
violin:
Gerald Tarack (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recording of:
The Musical Sacrifice - VI. The Grossest Fugue (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
composer:
Peter Schickele (American composer)
previously attributed to:
P.D.Q. Bach (fictional composer created by musical satirist Peter Schickele)
P.D.Q. Bach3:34
19Closing
spoken vocals:
Peter Schickele (American composer) (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
recorded at:
Performing Arts Center (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (from 1994-03-31 until 1994-04-01)
Peter Schickele0:18