Ottorino Respighi
The opening concert was held on December 6, 1964 with Zubin Mehta conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic with soloist Jascha Heifetz. The program included "Fanfare" by Richard Strauss, "American Festival Overture" by William Schuman, "Roman Festivals" by Ottorino Respighi, and Beethoven's Violin Concerto.