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Respighi’s evocations of gladiators at the Circus Maximus, of early Christian pilgrims and other scenes of ancient Roman life, seem a surprisingly odd epilogue to an all-American conductor’s storied career.

Ambitious to move up in the ancient world, Tenax seeks to add a new “faction” to the four established racing stables, whose horses and drivers exclusively compete in the Circus Maximus, a giant track out back of the imperial residence.

The Pink Friday 2 tour is expected to gross more than $120 million and may rival Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus, a tour that has the second highest gross by any rapper.

"Travis Scott's Utopia - Circus Maximus Tour is set to continue this summer with a headline performance here at Co-op Live on 13 July 2024," the Manchester venue posted on social media.

The Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum and Imperial Fora are just a few of the sites clustered in the city’s heart.