Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

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Event title:

Garden Festival with musical entertainment by ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of King Wilhelm I of Prussia

Venue: Rohanský ostrov

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 07/06/1863 4pm

Season: Summer

Keywords: Pyrotechnic, light and aerial displays, Outdoor events, Public performance events

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Wilhelm I, King of Prussia: participating ensemble
  • LEWENGLY, Z: director of ensemble

Commentary:

Prager Morgenpost 7/6/1863 published an advertisement for this event, announcing: ‘Rohan Island. Today Garden Festival [Garten-Fest] with Fireworks, with the participation of the Regimental Ensemble of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment King Wilhelm I. of Prussia under personal direction of the Kapellmeister Mr Lewengly, commencing 4 o’clock.’ No further details were given by this source.


Summary of sources:

Prager Morgenpost (07/06/1863)