Paul Posnak

Paul Posnak

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Paul Posnak is an American pianist and music academic. His musical journey began at a young age when he received a scholarship to the Juilliard Preparatory School of Music at eight years old. Posnak earned degrees from Juilliard, winning notable prizes including the Loeb Prize. His career as a concert pianist included performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Halls in New York City, the White House, the US Supreme Court, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as throughout Europe, South America, and Asia. Posnak is known for his transcriptions of original improvisations by George Gershwin and Fats Waller, which have been published by Hal Leonard. He has played with renowned vocalists like Luciano Pavarotti and Jennie Tourel.

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Cofresi: Dónde Tú Irás (Arr. for Flute, Cello & Piano)
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
03:25
Composers: Rafael Hernandez
10
Alligator Crawl (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
02:46
Composers: Fats Waller

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Gershwin for Two
2023 Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione
12-01-2023
Gershwin for Two
01
'Swonderful / Funny Face
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
03:30
Composers: George Gershwin
02
But Not for Me
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
02:39
Composers: George Gershwin
03
Someone to Watch over Me
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
03:59
Composers: George Gershwin
04
It Ain't Necessarily So
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
02:53
Composers: George Gershwin
05
Summertime
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
02:36
Composers: George Gershwin
06
They All Laughed
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
02:48
Composers: George Gershwin
07
Embraceable You
Paul Posnak
Gershwin for Two
03:13
Composers: George Gershwin
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Chopin By The Sea
2017 Camco Enterprises
11-04-2017
Chopin By The Sea
01
Waltz No. 1 in G-Flat Major, Op. 70
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
02:26
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
02
Waltz No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
03:19
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
03
Waltz No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 34
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
06:19
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
04
Nocturne No. 1 in F Major, Op. 15
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
04:37
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
05
Nocturne No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 55
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
05:13
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
06
Prelude No. 5 in D Major, Op. 28
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
00:34
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
07
Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 28
Paul Posnak
Chopin By The Sea
00:40
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
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Nazareth, E.: Tangos
℗ 2005 Cambria
01-01-2005
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
01
Odeón: Odeon
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
02:47
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
02
Brejeiro (Mischievous)
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
02:29
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
03
Fon-fon
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
02:21
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
04
Apanhei-te, Cavaquinho (I've Got You, Cavaquinho)
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
02:09
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
05
Labirinto
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
04:29
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
06
Nene (Baby)
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
03:40
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
07
Carioca
Paul Posnak
Nazareth, E.: Tangos
03:55
Composers: Ernesto Nazareth
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Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
℗ 2002 Naxos
01-07-2002
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
01
Violin Sonata: I. Andante semplice
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
07:41
Composers: Aaron Copland
02
Violin Sonata: II. Lento
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
04:57
Composers: Aaron Copland
03
Violin Sonata: III. Allegretto giusto
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
06:55
Composers: Aaron Copland
04
2 Pieces for Violin & Piano: Nocturne (Lento moderato)
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
05:40
Composers: Aaron Copland
05
2 Pieces for Violin & Piano: Ukelele Serenade (Allegro vivo)
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
04:26
Composers: Aaron Copland
06
Vitebsk "Study on a Jewish Theme"
Peter Zazofsky
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
12:06
Composers: Aaron Copland
07
2 Preludes: Prelude No. 1 for Violin and Piano
Paul Posnak
Copland: Works for Violin and Piano (Complete)
03:41
Composers: Aaron Copland
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Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
℗ 2002 Naxos
01-05-2002
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
01
Violin Sonata: I. Larghetto
Paul Posnak
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
06:10
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
02
Violin Sonata: II. Allegro
Paul Posnak
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
06:24
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
03
Violin Sonata: III. Largo mistico
Paul Posnak
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
05:24
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
04
Violin Sonata: IV. Presto giocoso
Paul Posnak
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
08:39
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
05
String Quartet: I. Allegro
Vega Quartet
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
09:03
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
06
String Quartet: II. Adagio
Vega Quartet
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
06:02
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
07
String Quartet: III. Moderato
Vega Quartet
Carpenter: Violin Sonata / String Quartet / Piano Quintet
07:33
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
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Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
℗ 1998 (P) Naxos
31-12-1998
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
01
Russian Fantasy (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
02:29
Composers: Fats Waller
02
Keeping Out of Mischief Now (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
03:14
Composers: Fats Waller
03
Viper Drag (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
03:13
Composers: Fats Waller
04
Smashing Third (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
03:28
Composers: Fats Waller
05
Honeysuckle Rose (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
02:59
Composers: Fats Waller
06
Ain't Misbehavin' (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
03:01
Composers: Fats Waller
07
Gladyse (Arr. P. Posnak)
Paul Posnak
Waller: 16 Great Piano Solos, 1929-1941, Transcribed by Paul Posnak
03:05
Composers: Fats Waller
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Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
01-01-1989
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
01
Clap Yo Hands No 1
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
00:47
Composers: George Gershwin
02
Clap Yo Hands No 2
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
02:50
Composers: George Gershwin
03
S Wonderful No 1
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
00:49
Composers: George Gershwin
04
S Wonderful No 2
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
02:58
Composers: George Gershwin
05
My One And Only No 1
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
00:50
Composers: George Gershwin
06
My One And Only No 2
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
02:53
Composers: George Gershwin
07
Someone To Watch Over Me
Paul Posnak
Gershwin's Piano Improvisations
03:48
Composers: George Gershwin
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Posnak Plays Chopin
01-01-1988
Posnak Plays Chopin
01
Prelude In C Major
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
00:37
Composers: Frederic Chopin
02
Prelude In G Major
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
01:00
Composers: Frederic Chopin
03
Prelude In E Minor
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
02:07
Composers: Frederic Chopin
04
Prelude In A Major
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
00:53
Composers: Frederic Chopin
05
Prelude In F# Minor
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
02:05
Composers: Frederic Chopin
06
Waltz In G Flat Minor
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
02:17
Composers: Frederic Chopin
07
Waltz In C # Minor
Paul Posnak
Posnak Plays Chopin
03:22
Composers: Frederic Chopin
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Splits
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
01-01-1989
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
01
Claire De Lune
Ber Lucarelli
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
07:44
Composers: Claude Debussy
02
Fantasie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor, Op 66
Paul Posnak
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
03:04
Composers: Frederick Chopin
03
Rondo In A Major, Op 107: Duo Beer-Shieva
Bart Berman
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
05:52
Composers: Franz Schubert
04
Piano Concerto No 21, K 467 "Elvire Madigan": Andante
Ber Lucarelli
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
05:13
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
05
Carmen Suite No 1: Intermezzo
Ber Lucarelli
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
05:31
Composers: Georges Bizet
06
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Romanze Andante
Ber Lucarelli
Claire De Lune And Other Moonlit Classics
10:15
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Music Of Nature
01-01-1989
The Music Of Nature
01
Ocean Surf
Bert Lucarelli, Susan Jolles, Paul Posnak, Er'ella Talmi, Malcolm Frager, A. Vardi, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, J. Belohlavek, Dalia Atlas
The Music Of Nature
00:57
Composers: Claude Debussy - Fredrick Chopin - Gaetano Donizetti - Antonín DVOŘÁK - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
02
Reverie
Bert Lucarelli
The Music Of Nature
04:59
Composers: Claude Debussy
03
Rain
Bert Lucarelli, Susan Jolles, Paul Posnak, Er'ella Talmi, Malcolm Frager, A. Vardi, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, J. Belohlavek, Dalia Atlas
The Music Of Nature
00:55
Composers: Claude Debussy - Fredrick Chopin - Gaetano Donizetti - Antonín DVOŘÁK - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
04
Prelude In D Flat Major, Op 28 , No 15
Paul Posnak
The Music Of Nature
06:01
Composers: Frederick Chopin
05
Thunderstorms
Bert Lucarelli, Susan Jolles, Paul Posnak, Er'ella Talmi, Malcolm Frager, A. Vardi, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, J. Belohlavek, Dalia Atlas
The Music Of Nature
00:56
Composers: Claude Debussy - Fredrick Chopin - Gaetano Donizetti - Antonín DVOŘÁK - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
06
Sonata In D Major
Er'ella Talmi
The Music Of Nature
08:00
Composers: Gaetano Donizetti
07
Surf
Bert Lucarelli, Susan Jolles, Paul Posnak, Er'ella Talmi, Malcolm Frager, A. Vardi, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, J. Belohlavek, Dalia Atlas
The Music Of Nature
00:47
Composers: Claude Debussy - Fredrick Chopin - Gaetano Donizetti - Antonín DVOŘÁK - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
01-01-1988
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
01
Debussy: Claire De Lune
Bert Lucarelli
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
05:14
Composers: Debussy
02
Mozart: Eine Kline Nachtmusik (Romanze Andante)
Ivan Zenalty
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
05:50
Composers: Mozart
03
Dvorak: Romance Op. 11
Bert Lucarelli
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
13:10
Composers: Dvořák
04
Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Simon Wynberg
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
03:27
Composers: Bach
05
Chopin: Nocturne In F minor, Op. 55 No. 1
Paul Posnak
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
05:13
Composers: Chopin
06
Mozart: Piano Concerto In A Major K. 488 (Adagio)
Arie Vardi
Quiet Nights Tranquil Classics
06:59
Composers: Mozart
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Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
℗ 2017 Naxos
13-10-2017
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
01
Del Caribe, Soy!
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
09:13
Composers: Tania León
02
Miami Flute Suite, Op. 111: I. Seducción
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
08:37
Composers: Miguel Del Aguila
03
Miami Flute Suite, Op. 111: II. Silencio
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
09:11
Composers: Miguel Del Aguila
04
Miami Flute Suite, Op. 111: III. Milonga
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
04:00
Composers: Miguel Del Aguila
05
Marta y María, Op. 4
Ranses Colón
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
10:08
Composers: Nestor Torres
06
Cofresi: Padre Nuestro (Arr. for Flute & Piano)
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
03:24
Composers: Rafael Hernandez
07
Cofresi: Dónde Tú Irás (Arr. for Flute, Cello & Piano)
Nestor Torres
Del Caribe, Soy!: Latin American Flute Music
03:25
Composers: Rafael Hernandez
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Explore America
℗ 2003 (P) Naxos
01-05-2003
Explore America
01
Appalachian Spring: Simple Gifts
Nashville Chamber Orchestra
Explore America
02:56
Composers: Aaron Copland
02
4 American Indian Songs, Op.45: No. 1, From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water (Arr. G. Yost)
Peter Zazofsky
Explore America
02:38
Composers: Charles Wakefield Cadman
03
Adventures in a Perambulator: The Hurdy Gurdy
Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
Explore America
03:51
Composers: John Alden Carpenter
04
The Nightingale
Carole Farley
Explore America
01:14
Composers: Ned Rorem
05
Violin Concerto, Op. 14: III. Presto in moto perpetuo
James Buswell
Explore America
04:04
Composers: Samuel Barber
06
String Quartet No. 1: Protestation Quartet
Kreutzer Quartet
Explore America
05:49
Composers: Gloria Coates
07
Cello Concerto, Op. 17: II. Allegro
János Starker
Explore America
03:26
Composers: Alan Hovhaness
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Story Of American Classical Music (The)
℗ 2005 (P) Naxos
01-06-2005
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
01
Macbeth Overture: Overture to Macbeth
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
10:37
Composers: William Henry Fry
02
Symphonie romantique, "La nuit des tropiques" (a Night in the Tropics): II. Festa Criolla
Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
06:04
Composers: Louis Moreau Gottschalk
03
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23: III. Largo - Molto allegro
Stephen Prutsman
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
07:43
Composers: Edward MacDowell
04
Piano Quartet in C Major, Op. 23: I. Allegro comodo
James Barbagallo
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
06:42
Composers: Arthur Foote
05
Angel of Death
Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
13:38
Composers: George Whitefield Chadwick
06
Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 64, "North, East, South, and West": III. South (Allegretto giocoso)
Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
06:43
Composers: Henry Hadley
07
Piano Concerto in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45: III. Largo
Alan Feinberg
Story Of American Classical Music (The)
05:30
Composers: Amy Beach
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PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
℗ 2003 (P) Naxos
18-08-2003
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
01
Candide: Overture
Florida Philharmonic Orchestra
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
04:14
Composers: Leonard Bernstein
02
6 Pictures of Hollywood: Production Number
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
02:19
Composers: Ferde Grofé
03
The Syncopated Clock
Richard Hayman Orchestra
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
02:26
Composers: Leroy Anderson
04
3 Latin American Sketches: Danza de Jalisco
Nashville Chamber Orchestra
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
03:38
Composers: Aaron Copland
05
Piano Concerto in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45: II. Scherzo. Vivaco (Perpetuum mobile)
Alan Feinberg
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
05:53
Composers: Amy Beach
06
A Morning in the Woods
Janice Weber
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
06:21
Composers: Leo Ornstein
07
Legend of the Canyon, Op. 68: The Legend of the Canyon, Op. 68
Peter Zazofsky
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: PIONEERS OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
04:07
Composers: Charles Wakefield Cadman
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