Debussy’s 24 Préludes evoke scenes and moods from the composer’s emotional life. Each of these brief works is painted in subtle shades, hazy harmonies, and daring textures—listen for his inspired use of the piano’s pedals to mute the sound and create striking effects. This understated yet irresistible music is in superb hands when Jean-Yves Thibaudet—“a master colorist and great communicator” (The Seattle Times)—performs.