Peter Breiner is one of the world’s most recorded musicians with over 200 releases and more than two million albums sold, of which his Beatles Go Baroque (8555010) alone reached sales of a quarter of a million copies. In addition to being a multifaceted composer, arranger and conductor, Breiner is also a pianist, and the third of his Calm Romantic Piano Music series melds melodic substance with delicate musical expressiveness. The original and descriptive miniatures heard on this album present music of touching tranquillity and beauty. Previous releases in the series comprise Volume 1 (8574256) and Volume 2 (8574257).

One of the world’s most performed composer/arrangers and described as ‘a personification of music’ in the Slovak Spectator, this new release follows Peter Breiner’s Caressing Your Soul (8574256) and A Journey (8574547). Of the former, American Record Guide stated that ‘Breiner’s goal of recording calming music was achieved.’

Slovak Dances, Naughty and Sad is also available on 857418485, in which Classical CD Choice commented: ‘The music is full of colour and invention and, while closer to light music than (for instance) Dvořák’s dances in a similar idiom, Breiner’s are both winning and beguiling.’