Performances
Schickele has performed a variety of P.D.Q. Bach shows over the years, although as of 2012 he has largely stopping touring due to age.
"P. D. Q. Bach: The Vegas Years" was performed with an orchestra, and includes Oedipus Tex, selections from Art of the Ground Round, and the cantata Gott sei dank, daß heute Freitag ist ("Thank God It's Friday"). "P. D. Q. Bach & Peter Schickele: The Jekyll and Hyde Tour" was performed with piano accompaniment, and includes Four Next-to-Last Songs, Shepherd on the Rocks, With a Twist, and excerpts from Little Notebook for "Piggy" Bach.
Schickele's entrances to performances were often unusual. In one San Diego concert the audience was informed that he was running late and it was uncertain just when he would arrive. Shortly thereafter, a profusely apologetic Schickele entered through an air-conditioning duct.
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