Debussy: Nocturnes; La Mer; Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Although conductor Georg Solti was not known for his Debussy, these early-1990s live recordings in Chicago demonstrate both his sensitivity to the nuances of these popular scores and his orchestra's expressive capabilities. Unfortunately, the performances fail to conjure the requisite energy and dynamism inNocturnes, and, in spite of the excellent sonics, orchestral timbre suffers from anemia.--David Vernier