The People's Choice
Immensely complicated and difficult (La Valse) requires a superhuman technique and considerable musical elegance.
For Pennario's performance, nothing but praise.
An extremely impressive example of piano-playing all-around.
Harold Schoenberg in his book, "Chamber and Solo Music"
The bravura playing was effortless and the play of tone color, a joy. The audience responded with obvious delight.
The New York Times.