Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Solemn mass given by the Žofín Academy to celebrate the wedding of the Emperor Franz Joseph

Venue: St Clement's [Catholic] Church [Kostel svatého Klimenta]

Event type: Church music events

Date: 24/04/1854 11am

Programme comprising:

General participants:
  • Žofín Academy: participating institution, vv
FÜHRER, Robert Jan Nepomuk : unspecified Mass, [solo vv, chorus, orch / org]
VOGL, František Arnold : [chorus?] Vater unser [Otče náš]
VITÁSEK, Jan August : offertorium Volkshymne
VITÁSEK, Jan August : Te deum, [solo vv, chorus, orch]

Commentary:

Tagesbote aus Böhmen 22/4/1854 reported that the Žofín Academy would perform a solemn mass in the church of St Clement on Monday 24th April at 11am to celebrate the marriage of the Emperor [Franz Joseph]. The works to be given were listed and the source noted that all members of the Žofín Academy were invited to the event.


Summary of sources:

Tagesbote aus Böhmen (22/04/1854)