The Intimate P.D.Q. Bach (Vanguard CD-79335): A live recording of The Intimate P.D.Q. Bach stage show, featuring Professor Peter Schickele and the Semi-Pro Musica Antiqua. Includes Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, an opera in one unnatural act.

Performers

• Professor Peter Schickele, beriberitone, calliope, siren (Quaint Old Innkeeper, Hansel Hunter, Monk, Doctor)
• John Ferrante, bargain counter tenor, harpsichord, razzer (Gretel Red Riding Hood, Village Idiot, Teddy Nice)
• David Oei, piano, police whistle
• John Nelson, singist
• Peter Rosenfeld, celloist
• Arthur Weisberg, bassooner

Track Listing

[1] Spoken introduction
Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, An opera in one unnatural act, S. 2n-1 (P.D.Q. Bach)
Overture
Aria: “I am a quaint old innkeeper”
Aria: “Like a lonely pilgrim”
Aria: “My name is Hansel Hunter”
Aria: “I'm the village idiot”
Aria: “Et expecto”
Aria: “There’s something about a monk”
Duet: “Do you love me?”
Interlude: Medical examination
Aria: “I hope you'll take this friendly advice”
Aria: “Teddy Nice is my name”
Duet: “Jump not to conclusions”
Finale: “Just tell me what your name is”

[2] The O.K. Chorale from the “Toot” Suite for calliope four hands, S. 212 degrees (P.D.Q. Bach)

[3] Spoken introduction
“Erotica” Variations, for banned instruments and piano, S. 36EE (P.D.Q. Bach)
Theme: Windbreaker
Variation I: Balloons
Variation II: Slide Whistle
Variation III: Slide Windbreaker
Variation IV: Lasso D’Amore
Variation V: Foghorn, Bell, Kazoo, Gargle

[4] Spoken introduction
The Art of the Ground Round, for three baritones and discontinuo, S. 1.19/lb (P.D.Q. Bach)
Loving is as easy
Please, kind sir
Jane, my Jane
Golly golly oh
Nelly is a nice girl