Peter Breiner: A Journey – Calm Romantic Piano Music, Vol. 2
3/12/2021, 23 Tracks, 1:26:04
Featuring
Peter Breiner
Emer McDonough
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johann Sebastian Bach
Gabriel Fauré
Antonín Dvořák
George Frideric Handel
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Joseph Haydn
Siegfried Ochs
Anonymous (Traditional)
Did you know?
1/7
Composer Biography
Peter Breiner is proficient in seven languages and has hosted TV and radio programs about music, including a popular talk show in Slovakia.
Composer Biography
Peter Breiner is a versatile musician who has conducted many orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and often doubles as a pianist.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album featured mostly original pieces by Peter Breiner, coupled with tranquil classical pieces in new arrangements.
Performer Biography
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), featured on this album, performs approximately 200 concerts each season and reaches a worldwide audience of over half a million people.
Cultural Impact
Peter Breiner's arrangements of national anthems were used during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, and a new ten-disc set was released for the 2012 London Olympics.
Album & Artwork
This album was compiled at the direct request of Naxos Chairman Klaus Heymann, who wanted calm and soothing piano compositions that melded melodic substance with musical expression.
Composer Biography
Peter Breiner, the composer and conductor on this album, is one of the world's most recorded musicians, with over 200 releases and more than two million albums sold.
