Etudes, books I and II (Biret) (2003)

"The Turkish pianist Idil Biret has made some celebrated Chopin and Brahms discs for Naxos but this disc represents something of a departure for her. That said, Ligeti's piano Etudes are, by and large, very much less intimidating than the composer's general press might have led you to expect. For those who have read about Ligeti's orchestral works and imagined some Takemitsu-like diffuseness, this music for piano may come as both a shock and a pleasant surprise. A genuine bargain, with performance and production matching the music every step of the way." (Neil Horner, Music Web International)