The Unbegun Symphony
The Unbegun Symphony,1-1-1-1; 1-1-0-0; Str., (December 1965), (9 min.).
III. Minuet
IV. Andante-Allegro
Published by Theodore Presser Company, Full Score - Large: 416-41233L; Full Score - Study: 416-41233. Available on rental from Theodore Presser Company: 116-41414.
Recording available on the albums An Hysteric Return: P.D.Q. Bach at Carnegie Hall and The Dreaded P.D.Q. Bach Collection and on the DVD P.D.Q. Bach in Houston: We Have a Problem!; Andante—Allegro also available on The Wurst of P.D.Q. Bach (Double CD Version).
Premiere: December 28, 1965, at Philharmonic Hall in New York City (performed under the title Pathetic Symphony).
Selected performances:
December 26 and 29, 1972 at Philharmonic Hall in New York City.
December 27, 28 and 30, 1977 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.
December 26, 28, and 30, 1989 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
December 26 and 27, 2003 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.