How many years did Respighi's wife outlive him?
30 years
40 years
50 years
Almost 60 years
Answer
Respighi's wife, Elsa, outlived him by almost 60 years. She was born in 1885 and died in 1973, while he was born in 1879 and died in 1936. They were married in 1908 and had three children together. After his death, Elsa remained active in the music world, and she even published a book about her life with Respighi.
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