Debussy opened up a new universe of sound in his two books of exquisitely conceived, ravishingly colored musical cameos, and few pianists inhabit that revolutionary universe more fully than Thibaudet. Each of these brief works is painted in subtle shades, hazy harmonies, and daring textures, with inspiration ranging from paintings and travel to Dickens and Peter Pan.

Thibaudet has lived with Debussy’s Preludes for his “entire life,” learning some as a child and recording the full set more than 30 years ago. He closes the 25/26 Choral Union Series with this legendary program in his first solo recital with UMS since 2009.