Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5
London Symphony Orchestra, Yondani Butt
In many ways this is a fascinating release, mainly because of an odd feature. To be more specific, although the conductor and orchestra are identical in both works, each symphony sounds as if...
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5
London Symphony Orchestra, Yondani Butt
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In many ways this is a fascinating release, mainly because of an odd feature. To be more specific, although the conductor and orchestra are identical in both works, each symphony sounds as if...
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Frequently in demand as a guest conductor, Yondani Butt has recorded and performed in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. He has conducted the Philharmonia Orchestra of London, London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, American Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic of Canada, Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de Mexico, Singapore Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic, Japan Gunma Symphony and Het Gelders Orkest, amongst many others. Yondani Butt received an MRA Gramophone Award in the Symphony Category 1995 for his recording of Glazunov’s Sixth Symphony. He had previously won the same Award in 1986 for Rimsky-Korsakov’s Third Symphony. His recording of Glazunov’s Third Symphony is recognised by the Glazunov Society as definitive and earned him the title of Honorary Patron of the Society.
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June 2012
In many ways this is a fascinating release, mainly because of an odd feature. To be more specific, although the conductor and orchestra are identical in both works, each symphony sounds as if it were under different direction.
May 2012
Butt’s ability to convey Beethoven’s style is apparent in this recording, which juxtaposes two directions in the composer’s efforts...With such lively interpretations as these, the music reflects the continuous tradition that exists for Beethoven’s symphonic works.
