Peter Breiner
Conductor, Composer, Arranger and Pianist
"…not only a brilliant virtuoso but also a consummate entertainer…"
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring - one of the biggest milestones in the history of music.
With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra after three days of recording for OnAir shows.
Rehearsal for OnAir recording of three Stravinsky’s Ballets with Royal Phil at BBC Studios.
Latest album on Naxos
Dvořák: Greatest Melodies - arranged & performed by Peter Breiner
27 million streams so far!
An expert in arranging for both orchestra and piano, Peter Breiner has selected 33 melodies in simple yet revealing piano reductions that give the listener an opportunity to journey with Dvořák through his career in Prague and ultimately overseas to America.
Latest album on Orchid Classics/Blue Cloud
ARIA - most beautiful opera arias ever written, transcribed for piano
Including Habanera from Carmen, the great Flower Duet from Lakmé, and, of course, Nessun dorma.
Premiere of a new orchestral piece “Devil in Moscow”
(orchestral suite from a ballet “Master and Margarita”)
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Breiner cond.
“...Not since I heard Stokowski conduct his own orchestration at the Proms in 1966 have I been so impressed with an alternative to the Ravel. The Great Gate of Kiev brings the house down – this version makes it all the more regrettable that it was never built. The other works are equally effective...”
Selected Discography
Slovak dances - Slovenské tance
Breiner: Slovak Dances, Naughty and Sad - Slovenské tance, pochabé i smutné
Artists: Stanislav Paluch (Violin); Marian Friedl (Whistle); Boris Lenko (Accordion)
Ensemble: Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Peter Breiner
Arranger: Peter Breiner
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Voyevoda Suites
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Peter Breiner
Arranger: Peter Breiner
Breiner: A Journey - Calm Romantic Piano Music, Vol. 2
Arranger: Breiner, Peter
Conductor: Breiner, Peter
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Peter Breiner is one of the world’s most recorded musicians with over 260 CDs released and millions of albums sold..