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Caston, Saul, 1901-1970

 Person

Biography

Found In: Six dances, 194- : labels (Saul Caston; conductor)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Conductor Saul Caston, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00038
Abstract

Saul Caston sits on a stool conducting musicians.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Saul Caston, circa 1950-1970

 File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0003
Abstract Saul Caston (1901-1970) was a renowned musician and conductor, and is credited with building the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now Colorado Symphony Orchestra) into an outstanding professional orchestra worthy of national recognition. After moving to Colorado from his home in Pennsylvania, Caston became the Musical and Conductor of the Denver Symphony in 1945, and held the position until 1964. Caston was also very active in the Denver community, and was noted for his work in education and...
Dates: circa 1950-1970

Saul Caston

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Identifier: M123.03.0039.0016.00001
Abstract

Saul Caston, a music director for the Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Central City Opera, plays an organ at an old home in Central City.

Dates: 1930-1969

Saul Caston and President Eisenhower, between 1950-1961

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00009
Abstract

Signed photograph of President Eisenhower and Saul Caston, conductor of DSO, speaking at an event.

Dates: between 1950-1961

Saul Caston at Red Rocks, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00008
Abstract

Saul Caston, conductor of DSO, stands on the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Saul Caston Conducting Orchestra, between 1940-1949

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00119
Abstract

Recording of Saul Caston Conducting Orchestra.

Dates: between 1940-1949

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Jewish men 5
Colorado 4
Musicians 4
Central City (Colo.) 2
Concerts 2