[Borges]

Classical Music PING

[Josh Painter]

The vinyl copy of Pennario performing the Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto (Capitol Records) that I inherited from my dad is one of my treasures.

Whether he was performing on a fine Steinway in concert halls or, as a WWII soldier, playing Christmas Carols for his fellow troops on a beat up old piano in 1945, he always practiced his artistry with joy, enthusiasm and a deep love for the music.

Another gentleman of the old school has left us. Godspeed, Mr. Pennario.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Prayers to him and his family.

Wow. I have heard him. One of his songs was used in the 1991 movie “Delirious” with John Candy. It kind of amazed me that his music wasn't used in more movies given his wide range of performances.

Here's his home page;

http://www.pennario.org/Pages/Leonard-Pennario-Biography.html

[Publius]

I saw him perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl around 30 years ago.

I have his recording of Louis Moreau Gottschalk's piano music.