Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Concert given by String Orchestra of Royal Infantry Regiment of King Wilhelm I of Prussia as part of a 'Double Amusement' with contortionist Stefano Arlotto and Juggler N. Giliom

Venue: Konvikt

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 08/03/1863 6pm

Season: Lent

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Wilhelm I, King of Prussia: participating ensemble, str orch
  • ARLOTTO, Stefano: actor / actress / theatre performer
  • GILIOM, N.: actor / actress / theatre performer

Commentary:

Národní listy 8/3/1863 published an advertisement for this event, announcing: ‘Konvikt Hall. Today on Sunday great Double Entertainment [dvojí zábava]. Last appearance of the world-renowned rubber man Mr Arlotta, and the juggler Mr Gilion. Before and after the performance, concert of the great String Orchestra of the Royal Infantry Regiment of Prussian King Vilém I. Commencing 6pm. Concluding 10pm.’

A similar advertisement
was published by Prager Morgenpost 8/3/1863. Utilizing a whole variety of different font sizes and effects, the source related: ‘Konvikt Hall. Today great Double Amusement [Doppel-Amussement], final appearance of world-renowned Rubber-man [Kautschuckmannes] Mr Stefano Arlotto and of the Juggler Mr N. Giliom from the Cassino of Arts in Paris. Before the beginning and following end of the production: Concert of the great String Orchestra of the esteemed Royal Infantry Regiment of King Wilhelm I of Prussia under the personal direction of the Kapellmeister Mr Lewengly. Commencing 6pm. Concluding 10pm.’

A previous event with these participants had taken place the previous Sunday, 1/3/1863.


Summary of sources:

Národní listy (08/03/1863)
Prager Morgenpost (08/03/1863)