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.1 in F Minor, Op.2, No.1: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op.2, No.1: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op.2, No.1: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op.2, No.1: IV. Prestissimo
Piano Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.2, No.2: I. Allegro vivace
Piano Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.2, No.2: II. Largo appassionato
Piano Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.2, No.2: III. Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
Piano Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.2, No.2: IV. Rondo. Grazioso
Piano Sonata No.19 in G Minor, Op.49, No.1: I. Andante
Piano Sonata No.19 in G Minor, Op.49, No.1: II. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata No.20 in G Major, Op.49, No.2: I. Allegro ma non troppo
Piano Sonata No.20 in G Major, Op.49, No.2: II. Tempo di menuetto

UPC: 747313125173
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 12.16.08
Format: CD

Idil Biret - Idil Biret Beethoven Edition 1: Piano Sonatas (CD)