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
Item
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
Item
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
Item
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
Item
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
Item
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
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0005.00119
Abstract
Recording of Saul Caston Conducting Orchestra.
Dates:
between 1940-1949
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