Feux D'artifice / La Cathedrale Engloutie / Les Collines D'Anacapri / Les Sons Et Les Parfums Tournent Dans L'air Du Soir / La Terrasse Des Audiences Du Clair De Lune / Children's Corner Suite / Clair De Lune

Released in 1967 by Connoisseur Society, this recording features the Czech pianist Ivan Moravec performing a selection of Claude Debussy’s piano works. The album captures the delicate intersection of Impressionist musical textures and Moravec’s renowned approach to tonal color and rhythmic fluidity. Connoisseur Society, an independent label founded by Alan Silver, was highly regarded among audiophiles for its commitment to high-fidelity, vacuum-tube-based recording techniques, which were specifically intended to replicate the natural acoustics of a concert hall.

The album includes key movements from the 'Children's Corner' suite and the first book of 'Préludes,' such as 'La Cathédrale engloutie' and 'Clair de lune.' The production was celebrated by critics for its warmth and technical clarity, establishing Moravec as one of the definitive interpreters of Debussy in the mid-20th century. By prioritizing the captured atmosphere of the recording session over artificial studio manipulation, the release remains a touchstone for listeners seeking an authentic representation of the pianist’s sophisticated touch and Debussy’s evocative compositional style.