DVOŘÁK, A.: Greatest Melodies (arr. P. Breiner for piano) (Breiner)
Antonín Dvořák’s gift for melody was apparent as soon as he began writing music, and this naturally tuneful inspiration has long captured the imagination of arrangers. 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. This carefully curated programme also brings moods ranging from rustic celebration to nostalgic melancholy, and from traditional Czech dumka dances to the famous Song to the Moon, Dvořák’s most prized operatic aria.
Tracklist
Breiner, Peter - Arranger
| 3 | Večerní písně (Evening Songs), Op. 31: No. 2. Vy malí, drobní ptáčkové (You little, tiny birds), B. 61, No. 8 (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 01:39 |
| 11 | Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, "Dumky": II. Poco adagio (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:56 |
| 12 | Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, "Dumky": III. Andante (arr. P. Breiner for piano) (Part I) | 01:33 |
| 13 | Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, "Dumky": III. Andante (arr. P. Breiner for piano) (Part II) | 01:55 |
| 14 | Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, "Dumky": IV. Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:36 |
| 18 | Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163: III. Allegretto grazioso (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:10 |
| 19 | Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163: IV. Allegro ma non troppo (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:24 |
| 20 | Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": I. Adagio (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:49 |
| 21 | Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": I. Allegro molto (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:01 |
| 22 | Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": II. Largo (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 03:15 |
| 23 | Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:07 |
| 24 | Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: II. Adagio ma non troppo (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 01:58 |
| 25 | Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: III. Finale: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo (arr. P. Breiner for piano) (Part I) | 01:55 |
| 26 | Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 96: III. Finale: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo (arr. P. Breiner for piano) (Part II) | 01:52 |
| 28 | String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, B. 179, "American": II. Lento (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 02:11 |
| 32 | Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55, B. 104: No. 4. Als die alte Mutter (Songs My Mother Taught Me) (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 01:57 |
| 33 | Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203, Act I: Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém (Song to the Moon) (arr. P. Breiner for piano) | 03:37 |





























