Jean-Yves Thibaudet — Debussy Préludes
Although Debussy never suggested that his Préludes were meant to be played as sets, that practice has become accepted, and, as Jean-Yves Thibaudet demonstrated in this superlative recital, aptly so. From the moment his fingers touched the keyboard, Thibaudet had us transfixed. He captured the essential spirit of each Prélude while masterfully meeting technical challenges with virtuosity and subtlety. …