Episode 12 recorded for AFRTS July 22, 1946. Featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. CHOPIN Concerto in e, DEBUSSY Afternoon of a Faun, GLAZUNOV Snow Maiden. Ivan Butnikoff was a Russian born conductor and composer (1893 - 1972). In 1923 he was appointed as chief conductor of the orchestra of the Conservatory of Athens. With his excellent technique he directed the orchestra with great success, showing the Athenian audience several performances of symphonic works, particularly those of Scriabin. He also taught at the Athens Conservatory. Moreover, from the 1923 to 1929 period, he taught at the Conservatory of Athens.