Denver Symphony Orchestra
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 1 Collection or Record:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 10, 1955 October 28
Possible new Bizad Union. Homecoming schedule listed. Bookstore move vetoed by Board of Governors. A Pumpkin and a Princess – Image showing Ann Throgrim posing with a pumpkin. Combo to play for school show. Denver Symphony to perform with Choir in Daniel Moe’s “The Coventry Nativity". Polls open for class elections on October 28, 1955.