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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

Claude Debussy, Ivan Moravec

Artist: Claude Debussy, Ivan Moravec
Label: Connoisseur Society
Catalog number: CS 1866
Format: LP · Reissue · Stereo
Country: US
Genre: Classical

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Ivan Moravec’s recordings of Debussy for the Connoisseur Society are widely celebrated for their nuanced tone and exceptional technical fidelity, capturing the delicate impressionistic textures of the piano. This specific release is prized by collectors not only for Moravec’s insightful interpretations of these masterworks but also for the label’s historical reputation for prioritizing high-quality analog sound reproduction.

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A1Feux D'Artifice4:42
A2La Cathédrale Engloutie6:26
A3Les Collines D'Anacapri3:27
A4Les Sons Et Les Parfums Tournent Dans L'air Du Soir4:31
A5La Terrasse Des Audiences Du Clair De Lune5:15
B1A. Dr. Gradus Ad Parnassum2:16
B7Clair De Lune5:28

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Released in the mid-1960s by Connoisseur Society, this recording features the Czech pianist Ivan Moravec performing a selection of Claude Debussy's Préludes and the Children's Corner suite. Connoisseur Society was highly regarded during this era for its commitment to high-fidelity audio, often employing specific microphone techniques to capture the nuanced, atmospheric textures of Moravec’s playing, which was lauded for its exceptional tonal palette and sensitivity to Impressionist coloring.

The record serves as a testament to Moravec's interpretive prowess, particularly his ability to articulate the delicate shifts in Debussy's harmonies. Critics and audiophiles frequently cite this pressing as a benchmark for piano recordings of the period, noting that the production values successfully mirror the ethereal and fluid quality of the compositions themselves. The pairing of Moravec’s technical precision with the label’s technical standards helped cement this album as a essential reference for enthusiasts of 20th-century piano literature.

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