Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

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Event title:

Fourth annual dance-reunion [entertainment] of the Prague Civil Sharpshooters Corps

Venue: Žofín Island (Žofín Hall)

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 08/02/1855

Season: Carnival

Keywords: Dance in society, Annual events and regular series, Dance entertainments, Public performance events

Programme unspecified:

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

Commentary:

Mercy’s Anzeiger 8/12/1854 published advanced news of this event, reporting that ‘The Reunions [Reunionen] of the Prague Warranted Sharpshooters Corps during the forthcoming Carnival take place in the Žofín Island Hall on 18th and 25th January, then on 1st, 8th and 19th February. As we are aware, the Reunions of the Civil Grenadiers and Infantry Corps are intended to be during the Carnival on each Thursday; those of the former will be in the Konvikt Hall, the last named in the Hall „at the Apollo“.’


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (08/12/1854)