Denver Symphony Orchestra
Organization
Biography
The Denver Symphony Orchestra became an all professional orchestra in 1945. Saul Caston came from the PHiladelphia to be the conductor and music director. The same year, the Denver Symphony Guild was established. Bess Laderman, wife of Rabbi Manual Laderman, was a long-time member of the Guild and president in 1969. The Colorado Symphony was established in 1989 as successor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. The Denver Symphony Association filed for bankruptcy in May 1989 and cancelled the rest of the season. Earlier name was Civic Symphony Orchestra (Denver, Colo.).
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Fundraising, 1969-1974
File
Identifier: B430.02.0001.0015
Abstract
File contains lists, notes, and correspondence related to fundraising.
Dates:
1969-1974
Fundraising Events, 1965-1989
File
Identifier: B430.02.0001.0014
Abstract
File contains concert programs, invitations, correspendence on the Debutante Ball and the Bargains Baroque.
Dates:
1965-1989