90th anniversary of the death of Ottorino Respighi

As part of the partnership between the Istituto per la Musica and the Ottorino Respighi Festival in Bologna, aimed at promoting the composer’s work and legacy, “Lo Squero” Auditorium hosts a concert to honour the 90th anniversary of his death.

The initiative aims to pay tribute to the Bolognese composer, whose memory is preserved by the Giorgio Cini Foundation through its documentary archive, library and furnishings from his study located in the ‘I Pini’ villa in Rome.

Soprano Elena Schirru and pianist Aldo Orvieto will perform works by Ottorino Respighi, Richard Strauss and Alexander Zemlinsky.

The Respighi Bologna 2026 Festival, promoted by the Fondazione Musica Insieme, offers a riche calendar dedicated to the renowned Bolognese composer. Key dates include the launch concert on 7 June in Bologna, the concert and visit to Venice on 19 June, and the grand concert at the Teatro Auditorium Manzoni on 7 October.

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