Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Triple Amusement, including folk singing society of Breit and Trini, and performance by regimental ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment Archduke Sigismund

Venue: Rohanský ostrov

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 05/07/1863 4pm

Season: Summer

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Archduke Sigismund: participating ensemble
UNSPECIFIED, ? : unspecified folksongs and vocal items, vv
     • Folksinger Society of Breit and Trini: vv

Commentary:

This event sought to attract Prague society to three separate entertainments: a performance by a society of folk singers; music given by the regimental ensemble of the Royal Infantry Regiment of Archduke Sigismund; a firework display staged by the pyrotechnician Mr Hüber. An advertisement published by Prager Morgenpost 5/7/1863 announced: ‘Rohan Island. Today great Triple-Amusement [Trippel-Amusement] with the participation of the Regimental Ensemble of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment Archduke Sigismund, of the Folk Singer Society [Volsängergesellschaft] Breit and Trini, and of the pyrotechnician Mr Hueber. To close Fireworks. Commencing 4 o’clock. All details given on the bill poster.’

The company of singers was not a local ensemble but almost certainly represented a travelling group that was then visiting the city. 


Summary of sources:

Prager Morgenpost (05/07/1863)