Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Dance entertainment with music performed by musical ensemble of the Royal Infantry Regiment of Baron Steininger

Venue: Střelecký ostrov

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 11/01/1863 5pm

Season: Carnival

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Baron Steininger: participating ensemble

Commentary:

An advertisement was published by Národní listy 11/1/1863 announcing the commencement of a regular Sunday series of Carnival dance entertainments in the Hall of Střelecký Island. The source related: ‘Today and each following Sunday for the whole of Lent will be taking place in the Hall on Střelecký Island, Dance Entertainment [Taneční zábava]. Dance compositions performed by the musical ensemble of the Royal Infantry [Regiment] of Baron Steininger. All commencing at 5 o’clock. Admission for gentlemen 40kr.’ 


Summary of sources:

Národní listy (11/01/1863)