That's three of my favorite musicians on the same stage - John Williams, Itzhak Perlman, and Peter Shickele. Now if only we could get Horowitz, Rostropovich, and Borge, it would be a real party.
I've seen Professor Schickele a number of times since the early 1970s and each time was an "education". The last time I had the pleasure of seeing him was with the San Francisco Symphony. There were two or three couples sitting near me who must have been season ticket holders, because they had not heard of the professor, or P.D.Q. Bach. Seeing their reaction when being exposed to his music was worth the cost of the concert, without the joy of his music -- which was an added bonus, since the program included, Desecration of the House!
If you heard the "Commendatore" theme from Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the theme of Hava Nagila," and the "Batman" theme composed by Neal Hefti (for the TV series starring the late Adam West and Burt Ward) in this comedy musical work, you are not imagining things. Being able to identify these disparate musical themes that have been perfectly integrated into the piece is part of the fun and and enjoyment of Peter Schickele's comedic genius.
As fun and intricate as Schickele's compositions are, I often wonder if there are layers of humor that only concert musicians get, the kind of in joke that suddenly derails a rehearsal for ten minutes while they get the laughter under control.
Schickele is an accomplished bassoonist and, like most composers, has a fundamental "methods" knowledge of all common symphonic instruments. Perlman needs no embellishment; he's one of the greatest violinists of our era and of all time. John Williams, who is still conducting today at age 90, has won so many Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, etc., and been nominated for so many more, that they can scarcely be listed here. He holds the record for most Academy nominations, second only to Walt Disney (who didn't do his own composing).
I've had the pleasure of performing with the good Professor a few times, and I can say that not only is he a brilliant musician, but a really gracious and funny man. He had no reservations in signing anything, talking with the musicians personally, or lecturing us on the musical "gifts" of PDQ Bach.
I too had the great experience of performing with Professor Schickele and agree with you 100%. Genius musician and, as you say, a gracious and funny man.
OMG....I had never thought Itzhak Perlmanbeing able of performing such UTTER sillyness. I can't stop rolling off my chair gasping for breath, watching this silly supreme comedy music!
You say "perhaps a heretofore unexpected comedic genius"... Itzhak Perlman is a *very* funny man. I've seen his interviews on late night TV, as well as having the pleasure of seeing him live in concert. He's got a very well-developed sense of humor. Amazing man, and well-chosen for this video.
Oh wow, I must have watched this two dozen times and I only just noticed at 4:25 that Perlman motions behind Schickele to tell the orchestra to play really really loudly to cover up for his "inability" to play.
Daniel Sterman I was @ ~ 4:18 (my 3rd time viewing this gem !) when I read your comment! So I was able to see Perlman motioning to the orchestra thank you for alerting on my 3rd viewing rest of us!!!! Really love this; not only only for the brilliant melding of comedy and beautiful music in & of itself.. but also for ALL the beautiful memories this conjures
Brilliant. Wonderfully sustained humour, with so many great jokes, and original ways to play the violin. A joy, a treasure. Only 15.000 views? Spread the word.
This was wonderful. I just caught a glimpse in the orchestra of a wonderful violinist and very dear friend who died too young. RIP Joseph (Joey) Conte 1998.
Even the kids are laughing. :-) Perlman is brilliant and funny. Wow. Now that's what I call violin playing. This is so funny. So perfect. I wonder what JimmyTheTrumpet would say about Schickele's intonation.
I've been a fan of P.D.Q. Bach's music ever since the mid- to late 60s. I was fortunate to have seen Peter Schickele perform three times in concert: Once at the Paramount Theater here in Aurora, IL; he made his entrance by climbing down a rope from the balcony! The second time was at Hemmons Auditorium in Elgin, IL; and, the last time was in Chicago's Symphony Hall when he performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. All three concerts were hilariously funny, and you could see how much fun the musicians were having with all the musical shenanigans. It's one thing to listen to his records, but in order to get the full effect, you had to watch him "live." He provided constant laughter from the time he comes on stage, which lasted long after his concerts have ended. I also have one recording of Peter Schickele performing serious music with no clowning around, and that's great to hear, as well.
I saw him also in NYC (can't remember if it was Carnegie Hall or The Brooklyn Academy of Music) and he came down off the balcony on a rope. There were screams from the audience. I was young, maybe 10 or 11 and most of the jokes went over my head. Glad I can enjoy them now!!
Just brilliant. I had the pleasure of seeing the great Prof in concert In CA before my beloved Patrick passed and PDQ was as fantastic as my Patrick (who was a long time fan) he said it would be. An evening I will never forget. Especially the meet and greet afterwards. Shickele is a consummate gentleman and outrageously funny. Brilliant.
Thanks for sharing your story. I heard Shickele used to start his shows by riding through a concert hall on a zip line onto the stage. Did he do this when you saw him?
No I wish he had. I had heard that too from Patrick but alas not such shenanigans that day. It was still a blast though. We had front row, center seats and I will never forget it. :D
A fabulous piece of entertainment; two great musicians having fun with classical music ... as was John Williams. I noticed some younger members of the audience were right into it too, as things should be. Bravo .... more.
I’ve seen Schickele several times. All in Tampa,Florida. Discovered PDQ Bach in the late 60’s. I’ve seen Perlman here in Clearwater at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Great stuff. I attended one live performance of Peter Schickele years ago, have seen a few others on TV and one on DVD. His PDQ Bach stuff is hilarious, but you have to see it live. It's just not the same listening to the music without the visuals.
I have no words, absolutely brilliant, this is pure gold!!!Genius in pure state, also wonderful watching Classical music being close and funny, not so serious as it usually is, I think more of this would make many love classical music. Love it!!! Stern and Schickele are totally awesome!!! LMAO
2:05 This is Itzhak Perlman's wife, Toby, who is also a violinist. She first met Itzhak in 1963 at a concert at Ivan Galamian's Meadowmount summer music camp where Itzhak played Ravel's Tzigane. After the concert, she went backstage to tell him she wanted to marry him. He was 17 (born on 31 Aug 1945), and she was 20. They both studied with the same teachers at Juilliard. (For more, see the online article from the July 2014 issue of "The Strad.") They married on 5 Jan 1967 (reference: online article at Academy of Achievement.) This performance reminds me of the World War II USO skit with Jack Benny and Jascha Heifetz: ruclips.net/video/ZMSEPUuNP8k/видео.html
Kind of makes you wonder if there is really an Ivan Perochuck. This is soooo hilarious. The first time I saw this, I was laughing sooo hard, I almost fell off the chair. Perlman and Schickele perform very well together and very funny too.
nossa esse video é d+ muito engraçado o Perlman cantando alem de excelente virtuose é um excelente humorista a cada dia que passa admiro mais Itzhak Perlman
Just today I came across P.D.Q. Bach, while doing some researches about Mozart. And I ended up on these awesome, awesome two videos here ! How amazing is the Internet !
It's July 5th, 2018. "Prof. Peter Schickele's" turn on the violin reminds me of Werner Klemperer's supposedly "awful" violin playing on "Hogan's Heroes." You have to be an exceptional musician to look/sound like you can't play at all.;)
Personally, i still regard Itzhak perkman as the greatest prodigy in the present age. To be honest, your childhood do encourage more people who have lost confidence to overcome their trouble. However, the most you have done changes the recognition from public about what is music totally. Exactly, Professor Peter Schickele has done more on this to make more people own interest on learning music.
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The most hilarious send up of pretentious music...That Mr Yitzhak is the most amazingly tolerant and brilliant violinista! Loving the world of Klassische Musick and also the modern anarchy .
R.I.P. Peter Schickele.
That's three of my favorite musicians on the same stage - John Williams, Itzhak Perlman, and Peter Shickele. Now if only we could get Horowitz, Rostropovich, and Borge, it would be a real party.
And Russell!
And Paganini, Kreisler, Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Beethoven... etc😂
I've seen Professor Schickele a number of times since the early 1970s and each time was an "education". The last time I had the pleasure of seeing him was with the San Francisco Symphony. There were two or three couples sitting near me who must have been season ticket holders, because they had not heard of the professor, or P.D.Q. Bach. Seeing their reaction when being exposed to his music was worth the cost of the concert, without the joy of his music -- which was an added bonus, since the program included, Desecration of the House!
- But...you dont play the violin....
- Yes...but my brother does!
Genious! Love the part with bluegrass-song!
That was an inside joke. David Schickele was a violinist and violist, as well as working in movies in various roles
I am going to use Schickele's violin technique with my cello. Wish me luck.
How did it go? You still there, I hope?
@Toughen Up, Fluffy yeah, a come-along will work fine!
If you heard the "Commendatore" theme from Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the theme of Hava Nagila," and the "Batman" theme composed by Neal Hefti (for the TV series starring the late Adam West and Burt Ward) in this comedy musical work, you are not imagining things. Being able to identify these disparate musical themes that have been perfectly integrated into the piece is part of the fun and and enjoyment of Peter Schickele's comedic genius.
Don't forget the Looney Tunes ending!
And Mozart's Jupiter (41) symphony of course
Yes! I did! Peter and Itzhak are brilliant together!
As fun and intricate as Schickele's compositions are, I often wonder if there are layers of humor that only concert musicians get, the kind of in joke that suddenly derails a rehearsal for ten minutes while they get the laughter under control.
TwoSetViolin of that time!
8:04 Ling Ling could play it upside down
I was concertmister chained to Prof Schickele's leg in a dog suit at MIT symphony for the canine cantata
Itzhak Perlman is wonderful violonist, conductor, teacher but dramatic artist too.....is very beautiful 😀😀😀😀🎻❤️🌹
Schickele is an accomplished bassoonist and, like most composers, has a fundamental "methods" knowledge of all common symphonic instruments.
Perlman needs no embellishment; he's one of the greatest violinists of our era and of all time.
John Williams, who is still conducting today at age 90, has won so many Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, etc., and been nominated for so many more, that they can scarcely be listed here. He holds the record for most Academy nominations, second only to Walt Disney (who didn't do his own composing).
I can see three little children up there on stage having fun :)
John Williams looks like he's having fun XD
You are together amazing! Maestro ITZHAK PERLMAN you are great artist dramatic!❤️I love you so much 🎻💐
I've had the pleasure of performing with the good Professor a few times, and I can say that not only is he a brilliant musician, but a really gracious and funny man. He had no reservations in signing anything, talking with the musicians personally, or lecturing us on the musical "gifts" of PDQ Bach.
Wow. Good for you. He is truly a great man.
I was able to catch a concert in Fresno in the late 80's. It was awesome. :)
I too had the great experience of performing with Professor Schickele and agree with you 100%. Genius musician and, as you say, a gracious and funny man.
OMG....I had never thought Itzhak Perlmanbeing able of performing such UTTER sillyness. I can't stop rolling off my chair gasping for breath, watching this silly supreme comedy music!
this piece would only be really funny if it were played by someone as great as perlman :)
You say "perhaps a heretofore unexpected comedic genius"...
Itzhak Perlman is a *very* funny man. I've seen his interviews on late night TV, as well as having the pleasure of seeing him live in concert. He's got a very well-developed sense of humor. Amazing man, and well-chosen for this video.
Oh wow, I must have watched this two dozen times and I only just noticed at 4:25 that Perlman motions behind Schickele to tell the orchestra to play really really loudly to cover up for his "inability" to play.
Wow! Good eyes!! I just noticed it now because you mentioned it! Thanks!
Daniel Sterman I was @ ~ 4:18 (my 3rd time viewing this gem !) when I read your comment! So I was able to see Perlman motioning to the orchestra thank you for alerting on my 3rd viewing rest of us!!!! Really love this; not only only for the brilliant melding of comedy and beautiful music in & of itself.. but also for ALL the beautiful memories this conjures
Rest in peace to Peter Schickele
Brilliant. Wonderfully sustained humour, with so many great jokes, and original ways to play the violin.
A joy, a treasure. Only 15.000 views? Spread the word.
This was wonderful. I just caught a glimpse in the orchestra of a wonderful violinist and very dear friend who died too young. RIP Joseph (Joey) Conte 1998.
Oh, gosh was that fun!! Purce comedy perfection! They looked like they all had a ball doing this. Never new Itzhak was so good at comedy! Wow!
1:24 "But My Brother Does??"
my god,,
hahaha
Even the kids are laughing. :-) Perlman is brilliant and funny. Wow. Now that's what I call violin playing. This is so funny. So perfect. I wonder what JimmyTheTrumpet would say about Schickele's intonation.
I've been a fan of P.D.Q. Bach's music ever since the mid- to late 60s. I was fortunate to have seen Peter Schickele perform three times in concert: Once at the Paramount Theater here in Aurora, IL; he made his entrance by climbing down a rope from the balcony! The second time was at Hemmons Auditorium in Elgin, IL; and, the last time was in Chicago's Symphony Hall when he performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. All three concerts were hilariously funny, and you could see how much fun the musicians were having with all the musical shenanigans. It's one thing to listen to his records, but in order to get the full effect, you had to watch him "live." He provided constant laughter from the time he comes on stage, which lasted long after his concerts have ended. I also have one recording of Peter Schickele performing serious music with no clowning around, and that's great to hear, as well.
I saw him also in NYC (can't remember if it was Carnegie Hall or The Brooklyn Academy of Music) and he came down off the balcony on a rope. There were screams from the audience. I was young, maybe 10 or 11 and most of the jokes went over my head. Glad I can enjoy them now!!
I saw him 3 times and that's not enough
I saw him in Vancouver in the early 70s. And I had the same feeling that the orchestra members were having a lot of fun.
Good stuff. RIP
What the classical music world needs so desperately . . .
Is genial! 😂.ha ha ha, very symptic and Maestro Ithzak Perlman is together Amazing....😂🎻🌹
Musical masterpiece. That was a hilarious and amazing match-up!
Just brilliant. I had the pleasure of seeing the great Prof in concert In CA before my beloved Patrick passed and PDQ was as fantastic as my Patrick (who was a long time fan) he said it would be. An evening I will never forget. Especially the meet and greet afterwards. Shickele is a consummate gentleman and outrageously funny. Brilliant.
Thanks for sharing your story. I heard Shickele used to start his shows by riding through a concert hall on a zip line onto the stage. Did he do this when you saw him?
No I wish he had. I had heard that too from Patrick but alas not such shenanigans that day. It was still a blast though. We had front row, center seats and I will never forget it. :D
Arthur Cook When I saw him in Salt Lake City, he came in on a zip line. I did not attend in person the performance in Boston that I uploaded.
Thanks for your story. I saw him in the early 80s. I hope to see him perform one more time before one of us passes.
A fabulous piece of entertainment; two great musicians having fun with classical music ... as was John Williams. I noticed some younger members of the audience were right into it too, as things should be. Bravo .... more.
Maestro ITZHAK PERLMAN is together wonderful 👍😊😊🌹😊🎻❤️
What a GREAT way to start the day - I have tears in my eyes from laughter!
Hava Nagila. HIlarious!!! This is sooo awesome!!
Ha ha ha 🤣 Mister Ithzak Perlman is very symptic! 🎻🎶Bravo, Thank you very much!
I’ve seen Schickele several times. All in Tampa,Florida. Discovered PDQ Bach in the late 60’s. I’ve seen Perlman here in Clearwater at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Great stuff. I attended one live performance of Peter Schickele years ago, have seen a few others on TV and one on DVD. His PDQ Bach stuff is hilarious, but you have to see it live. It's just not the same listening to the music without the visuals.
4:02
5:05 that's pretty much me at the back of the second violins :D
Schickele demonstrates some truly skillful writing here! 😆
I have no words, absolutely brilliant, this is pure gold!!!Genius in pure state, also wonderful watching Classical music being close and funny, not so serious as it usually is, I think more of this would make many love classical music. Love it!!! Stern and Schickele are totally awesome!!!
LMAO
Itzhak Perlman - the greatest !
10 minutes of pure laughs!!!!!! this is absolutely amazing!
and at 9:00 there's a quote from Milhaud's "création du monde"!
Ive definitely had dreams like this
In a world of classical music that can often be very heavy, this was a delight! Thank you!
hava nagila !! great hummus in pita prof. scheckele.
A must see and must hear for all PDQ Bach fans!
I just watched this for the first time, loving it and completely forgetting that I had seen it and commented on it 6 years ago.
The best!
Just too Good
Capolavoro!
2:05 This is Itzhak Perlman's wife, Toby, who is also a violinist. She first met Itzhak in 1963 at a concert at Ivan Galamian's Meadowmount summer music camp where Itzhak played Ravel's Tzigane. After the concert, she went backstage to tell him she wanted to marry him. He was 17 (born on 31 Aug 1945), and she was 20. They both studied with the same teachers at Juilliard. (For more, see the online article from the July 2014 issue of "The Strad.") They married on 5 Jan 1967 (reference: online article at Academy of Achievement.) This performance reminds me of the World War II USO skit with Jack Benny and Jascha Heifetz: ruclips.net/video/ZMSEPUuNP8k/видео.html
Thank you for pointing this out. There are so many coincidences here, I am dumbstruck!
Kind of makes you wonder if there is really an Ivan Perochuck. This is soooo hilarious. The first time I saw this, I was laughing sooo hard, I almost fell off the chair. Perlman and Schickele perform very well together and very funny too.
Perochak is Russian for "pen". So "I've an Perochak" is just a pen name. =3
I heard "Jan Ivan Pirozhok" (for "pie" in Russian)
This guy just got scared of the virtuoso part which Schickele plays
Perlman's face at 3:16 and 4:22 , lol!
EFFING AWESOME!!!
Wonderful. I laughed out so loud
So good!
Very nice!
Bravo! Bravissimo! ❤
nossa esse video é d+ muito engraçado
o Perlman cantando alem de excelente virtuose é um excelente humorista a cada dia que passa admiro mais Itzhak Perlman
Fantastic!
C'est superbe !
Muito bom. Nunca canso de ver! Hahaha
Just today I came across P.D.Q. Bach, while doing some researches about Mozart. And I ended up on these awesome, awesome two videos here !
How amazing is the Internet !
Marvelous! Such fun, knowing their true musicianship.
I swear at 8:26 I heard the 60s Batman Theme
Me too.
Don't worry, you did. Plagiarism is one of P.D.Q. Bach's gifts.
You did. Hava Nagila also appears ca 7:06
you did
@@benjamingruder4875 do you know the link to that same recording?
I laughed haaaard at this. Thanks.
This is so awesome!!! Made my night!
The video was hilarious. Great laughs.
Peter has his customary work boots on. 😁
That Hava Nagila theme... PDQ... 21 of 20... funny))))
First time I watched thank you it was hilarious
Most welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
This is the best!!!! Iol❤️
I love Peter💜💜💜💜💜
Refreshing to hear real music.
07:18 TWOSETVIOLIN
YOU LAUGH YOU LOOSE
Este filme é hilário... o professor do 1º Curso de Música da ASSATEMEC colocou na última aula do curso... muito bom... Excelente...
I have since recalled that 4:01 is a quote from Mozart's Piano and Wind Quintet?
it's from jupiter symphony :)
💜
Some useful background information: According to www.csmonitor.com/1994/0707/07142.html, this was likely performed on July 8, 1994.
Brilliant!
-jcr
That is a GREAT idea! Although I would substitute Rubinstein for Horowitz. I think he had a better sense of humor. Thanks for the comment.
Delightful
lol :)
Love 3:35.
That was hysterical
8'40 is absolutely hilarious ......
It's July 5th, 2018. "Prof. Peter Schickele's" turn on the violin reminds me of Werner Klemperer's supposedly "awful" violin playing on "Hogan's Heroes." You have to be an exceptional musician to look/sound like you can't play at all.;)
yes the same can be said about dame Particia Rotledge singing as Hysathinth Bucket
@@rjwh67220 How about the "Leningrad Cowboys"?: ruclips.net/video/M5GRpA5H3CI/видео.html
7:58 counterpoint？
Personally, i still regard Itzhak perkman as the greatest prodigy in the present age. To be honest, your childhood do encourage more people who have lost confidence to overcome their trouble. However, the most you have done changes the recognition from public about what is music totally. Exactly, Professor Peter Schickele has done more on this to make more people own interest on learning music.
I can't remember what piece the part at 4:01 is from; could someone refresh my memory?
it's from the first movement of the jupiter symphony :)
king wang zzang!!!^^♡
Thanks TwosetViolin for making me here.
LLLEEEGGENNDDDAARRRYYYYYYY!!!!
Itzhak Perlman does the Mr. Bean look 4:20
hey, this is one concerto i can play! i can take the 2nd violin part! who wants to take the 1st now?
7:56 perlman- "what now?!"
What pieces do they played???
Those are pieces composed by Peter Schickele. They are not very original.
He did wistle that one xD
Isaac Stern 3:41 ?
I don't believe so.
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Is that Perlman's wife, Toby, at 2:06?
😂😂😂😂😂ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha 🤣☺️☺️☺️
The most hilarious send up of pretentious music...That Mr Yitzhak is the most amazingly tolerant and brilliant violinista! Loving the world of Klassische Musick and also the modern anarchy .