Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Concert given by musical ensemble of Prague Civil Sharpshooters Corps

Venue: Hopfenstock

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 18/07/1863

Season: Summer

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • Orchestra of the Prague Civil Sharpshooters Corps: participating orchestra

Commentary:

A substantial advertisement was published by Prager Morgenpost 17/7/1863 announcing musical entertainments in the newly arranged Gymnast Beer Hall of the Hopfenstock Guest house. The source announced: ‘Guest house at the Hopfenstock. The newly arranged Gymnast-Beer Hall at the Hopfenstock recommends their very good Double beer [Doppelbier], 16kr a litre. Lager beer, 24kr a litre. Excellent cuisine is provided. Each Saturday Concert of the Ensemble of the Royal Sharpshooters Corps. Each Sunday Concert of the famed blind musicians.’ The advertisement was repeated in the issue of Prager Morgenpost 18/7/1863


Summary of sources:

Prager Morgenpost (17/07/1863)
Prager Morgenpost (18/07/1863)