Peter Breiner (born July 3, 1957 in Humenné, in former Czechoslovakia) is a Slovak pianist, conductor, and composer. Breiner began to play the piano at age four, but did not begin formal training until age nine, at the Conservatory in Ko?ice, Slovakia (where he studied piano, percussion, composition and conducting). He subsequently moved to Bratislava, Slovakia where he attended the Academy of Performing Arts continuing his composition studies under the tuition of Alexander Moyzes; he was graduated from the Academy in 1982. Breiner has recorded over 100 albums as conductor or pianist. He is well-known for his arrangements, such as Baroque versions of the Beatles and a similar adaptation of Elvis Presley, as well as arrangements of popular Christmas music. His 2004 release of all the national anthems of the world was used by the Athens Olympic Committee as the music for medal ceremonies at the Games.

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