This DVD presents a nice program of 20th Century works not ordinarily associated with Daniel Barenboim. It is a film of a concert recorded live 25-27 April 2000 at the Philharmonie Cologne. First on the program is Notations I-IV by Pierre Boulez. Four short works from a cycle of piano works begun in 1945 and now transcribed for full orchestra. They reveal a master's touch for sonority and visceral orchestral effects. The entire length of the piece is less than 15 minutes and the influence of Webern is everywhere apparent. It is beautifully played and the orchestra appear to enjoy themselves in this gnarled and astringent music. As it is contemporary music and Boulez is definitely an acquired taste, some will find it difficult listening. It is quite short, however. A lyrical yet probing performance of Debussy's La Mer follows. It is an expansive and solid rendition forgoing the gauzy impressionism in which many conductors envelop Debussy's music. The superb horns of the Chicago Orchestra really shine. They offer a powerful performance, especially in the forceful and stormy third and final movement. La Mer has already been well served on DVD. There is an excellent performance available on an EuroArts DVD featuring Claudio Abbado conducting the Lucerne Festival Orchestra. De Falla performances on DVD are a comparative rarity, at least thus far.