At age 88 Peter Schickele has shuffled off this mortal stage, possibly squeezing past a few improbably instruments on his way. He was a serious composer but is best known for his parodies written as the discoveries by JS Bach's "last and by far the least of his 20-odd children" PDQ Bach.

From the New York Times: Peter Schickele, Composer and Gleeful Sire of P.D.Q. Bach, Dies at 88
He wrote more than 100 symphonic, choral, solo instrumental and chamber works. But he was better known, and celebrated, as a musical parodist. Who can forget the “Concerto for Horn and Hardart”?

From Classic FM: ‘PDQ Bach’ musical satirist has died – this Beethoven 5 parody captures Peter Schickele’s rare genius

From WQXR radio: 7 Hilarious Videos Celebrating P.D.Q. Bach