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Name: Aëde
Commentary:Aëde. Prague German Singing Society. Founded in October 1861 Aëde served the German-speaking and orientated part of Prague society. Although it was largely devoted to the performance of German-language compositions, its outlook was considerably more liberal than its vigorously German-nationalist sister institution Flöte. This may have led to a polarisation of views between members possibly affecting the activity and outlook of the Society. Certainly at the end of 1863 disputes were being felt within Aëde which even threatened to compromise its existence. However, the body may also have been suffering financial difficulties. Prager Morgenpost 27/12/1863 reported that the chairman and entire committee of Aëde had resigned from their posts due to ‘discord’ having broken out within the Society. This had led toa plenary meeting having been convened for 26/12/1863 for the re-election of their offices. The previous Chairman, Mr H. Basch was re-elected with a convincing [eminenter] majority. A large majority decision was made to approve the donation to the Society by Society members of 20kr per month. The Committee also upheld an earlier motion to approve the provision of theory and practical music lessons every Monday and Thursday to musically unaware [musikunknudigen –lit. ‘music-ignorant’] members.’ Evidently however the division among members was not of an extent that prevented a drinking party from taking place following this plenary meeting.
Prager Morgenpost 30/5/1863 reported that Aëde had arranged an excursion to Rostok [Roztoky] on 31st May. Prager Morgenpost 3/5/1863 reported that during the course of this event Richard Dotzauer [Richard Jacob von Dotzauer (1816-1887), a leading Prague businessman and shopkeeper, later a liberalist in the local government] gave a speech toasting the society.
Prager Morgenpost 30/5/1863 reported that Aëde had arranged an excursion to Rostok [Roztoky] on 31st May. Prager Morgenpost 3/5/1863 reported that during the course of this event Richard Dotzauer [Richard Jacob von Dotzauer (1816-1887), a leading Prague businessman and shopkeeper, later a liberalist in the local government] gave a speech toasting the society.