Biret grasps the size of Beethoven' style. The polyphony is laid out in a relaxed way with little indulgence in point making. She keeps the big line and yet is thankfully sparing in her use of fortissimos. The piano tone is sumptuous.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No.7 In D Major, Op.10 No.3: I. Presto
Piano Sonata No.7 In D Major, Op.10 No.3: II. Largo E Mesto
Piano Sonata No.7 In D Major, Op.10 No.3: III. Menuetto. Allegro
Piano Sonata No.7 In D Major, Op.10 No.3: IV. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, Op.53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro Con Brio
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, Op.53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio Molto
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, Op.53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto Moderato - Prestissimo
Piano Sonata No.25 In G Major, Op.79: I. Presto Alla Tedesca
Piano Sonata No.25 In G Major, Op.79: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No.25 In G Major, Op.79: III. Vivace

UPC: 747313125579
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 2.24.09
Format: CD

Idil Biret - Idil Biret Beethoven Edition 5: Piano Sonatas 3 (CD)