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Ottorino Respighi Conducted the CSO Three Times

February 1926: Respighi conducted his Ancient Airs and Dances for the Lute, Set 2 and Pines of Rome. He was piano soloist for his Concerto in the Mixolydian Mode, conducted by Ralph Lyford.

January 1927: Respighi conducted his Ancient Airs and Dances for the Lute, Set 1, Il tramonto (“The Sunset”), Overture to Belfagor, Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome.

February 1929: Respighi conducted his Trittico botticelliano (“Botticelli Triptych”), Fountains of Rome and Vetrate di chiesa (“Church Windows”).