Cesana, Otto, 1899-1980

Composed 1933. First performance with only 2 soloists by the Radio City Music Hall Symphony Orchestra, New York, March 1, 1933, Erno Rapee conducting, Morton Gould and Bert Shefter, soloists.

From the description of Concerto in B♭ minor for three pianos and symphony orchestra / Otto Cesana. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45206354

Composed 1936. Original title: Concerto for two pianos and orchestra in three moods. First performance by the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, New York, April 22, 1939 at Carnegie Hall, John Barbirolli conducting, Ignace Strasfogel and Boris Kogan soloists.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto in A minor : for orchestra with two pianos - four hand obbligato / Otto Cesana. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45206353

Composed 1932. First performance by the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, New York, January 22, 1933, broadcast over the National Broadcasting Co., Erno Rapee conducting. First concert performance by the Brico Symphony Orchestra, New York, April 25, 1939, at Carnegie Hall, Antonia Brico conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of American symphony (no. 1) / Otto Cesana. 1932. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45206360

Composed 1942. First performance New York, March 10, 1942, by the Symphonic Strings, broadcast over Station WOR, Alfred Wallenstein conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Miniature symphony : for strings and guitar / Otto Cesana. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45206365