Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was among the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, known for technical perfection and profound musicality. These Vatican recordings capture him in intimate recitals playing Debussy and Chopin—Images I and II showcase impressionistic color, while Gaspard de la Nuit ventures into darker, virtuosic territory. The Grande Polonaise Brillante and first book of Preludes round out a program of Romantic and impressionist masterworks. Michelangeli's playing is measured and crystalline, drawing you deep into each piece. Essential hearing for anyone serious about piano repertoire.