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. 4 In E Flat Major, Op. 7: I. Molto Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 4 In E Flat Major, Op. 7: Ii. Largo Con Gran Espressione
Piano Sonata No. 4 In E Flat Major, Op. 7: Iii. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 4 In E Flat Major, Op. 7: Iv. Rondo: Poco Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13, "pathetique": I. Grave - Allegro di Molto E Con Brio
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13, "pathetique": Ii. Adagio Cantabile
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13, "pathetique": Iii. Rondo: Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 27 In E Minor, Op. 90: I. Con Vivacita E Sempre Con Sentimento Ed Espressione
Piano Sonata No. 27 In E Minor, Op. 90: Ii. Non Troppo Vivace E Cantabile Assai

UPC: 747313126279
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.27.09
Format: CD

Idil Biret - Idil Biret Beethoven Edition 12: Piano Sonatas 6 (CD)