Leonard Pennario
Pianist

Leonard Pennario Net Worth

Leonard Pennario was a classical musician born on July 9, 1924 in Buffalo, NY. He was known for promoting the works of modern composers such as George Gershwin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Sergei Prokofiev. He was an influential figure in the classical music world and helped to bring the works of these composers to a wider audience.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 9, 1924
Birth Place Buffalo, NY
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 27, 2008 (age 83)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

About

Classical musician known for promoting then-modern composers George Gershwin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Sergei Prokofiev.

Before Fame

He filled in at the last minute for a performance of Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He was only 12.

Trivia

He was an avid bridge player who was recognized by The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge and once was a member of a Celebrity foursome featuring Don Adams, Les Brown, and Joan Benny, Jack Benny's daughter.

Family Life

He was born in Buffalo, but his family moved to Los Angeles while he was still young and he lived there for the rest of his life.

Associated With

His recording of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Concerto was later used in the 1950 film September Affair starring Joan Fontaine.

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