1712 Overture and Other Musical Assaults is a classical music album released in 1989 by Telarc Records. The album contains works by P. D. Q. Bach, the alter ego of Professor Peter Schickele (as well as tracks credited to Schickele himself). It is scored for "really big orchestra and some not-quite so big ensembles, plus unique on-location introductions, spoken on the very historical spots where the actual history happened".
Performers Professor Peter Schickele, conductor, narrator, pianist, devious instrumentalist and intellectual guide The Greater Hoople Area Off-Season Philharmonic, Walter Bruno, conductor I Virtuosi di Hoople
Track listing
Introduction (1:35) 1712 Overture, S. 1712 (11:33) Introduction (1:12)Bach Portrait (Schickele) (14:32) Introduction (2:53) Capriccio La Pucelle de New Orleans (The Maid of New Orleans), S. under 18 (3:25) Introduction (1:14) "Minuet Militaire", S. 1A (3:41) Introduction (1:33) Prelude to Einstein on the Fritz, S. e= (6:37) Introduction (1:47) The Preachers of Crimetheus, a ballet in one selfless act, S. 988 (12:27)"The Preachers of Crimetheus", work details, Carl Fischer Music Prologue (Bottomless Sorrow; Topless Gaiety) (3:18) The Lamentations of Jerry Maja (3:06) Finale: Special Deliverance (5:57)
Awards +Grammy AwardsYearWinnerCategory19901712 Overture and Other Musical AssaultsBest Comedy Album
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