Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Festival entertainment entitled Festival à la Tivoli [Fest à la Tivoli]

Venue: Střelecký ostrov

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 23/07/1854

Season: Summer

Programme including [see commentary]:

General participants:
  • Alpine Singers [Alpensängerinen]: participating ensemble, vv

Commentary:

Der Tagesbote 19/7/1854 reported that ‘Next Sunday will take place a great Festival à la Tivoli on the Schützeninsel [Střelecký ostrov]. Participating will be the mechanician [‘Mechaniker’ possibly a human automaton?] Tschuggmall, the magician Reiter and the here present lady Alpine Singers [Alpensängerinen].’ No further details were given by the source.


Summary of sources:

Tagesbote aus Böhmen (19/07/1854)