Saul Caston, circa 1950-1970

File

Identifier: B111.02.0002.0003

Staff Only

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 philanthropy.

Dates

circa 1950-1970

Extent

From the File: 1 Items : legal document box

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

Caston's reflections of his early life, typed; typed biographical material; tribute material; program from the 1956 Red Rocks Music Festival (which featured the Denver Symphony Orchestra); program from the Denver Public Schools Department of Music Education Elementary School Symphony Concerts 1955-1956, presented by the Denver Symphony Orchestra and Saul Caston;