The Pastoral thrives on Biret' strength as a colorist. This performance is also quite a tribute to the piano as an instrument. The first movement is bathed in a golden sound, with an ethereal cantilena pervading the entire Andante that follows.

Tracklist:

Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 In F Major, S464/R128, "pastoral": I. Awakening Of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival In The Country: All
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 In F Major, S464/R128, "pastoral": Ii. Scene By The Brook: Andante Molto Mosso
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 In F Major, S464/R128, "pastoral": Iii. Merry Gathering Of Country Folk: Allegro
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 In F Major, S464/R128, "pastoral": Iv. Thunderstorm: Allegro
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 In F Major, S464/R128, "pastoral": V. Shepherd's Song: Happy And Thankful Feelings After The Storm: A
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, S464/R128, "choral": I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, S464/R128, "choral": Ii. Molto Vivace
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, S464/R128, "choral": Iii. Adagio Molto E Cantabile - Andante Moderato
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, S464/R128, "choral": Iv. Finale: Presto

UPC: 747313126477
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.29.09
Format: CD

Idil Biret - Idil Biret Beethoven Edition 14-15 - Sym 5 & 6 (2 CD)