A review, signed ‘+’, of these examinations was published by Prager Morgenpost 5/8/1863. The source related: ‘Musical examination. On the 18th, 19th and 20th of last month (as we reported previously), there took place in the Žofín Island Hall, under the direction of Mr Cölestin Müller, the examinations for pupils of his Music Institute and of the Humanitarian Music Society [des Humanistischen Musikvereins]. The performances by the students in both solo and ensemble pieces were completely worthy of approval with respect to their abilities and the amount of time they had been studying; in our unbiased judgement we can surmise a sound and successful teaching method [is employed by the Institute]. The second production merits particular reference (on Sunday 19th July noon), as having had an almost concertante character. Miss Mühlstein showed herself be a talented and well-schooled pianist. The artistry of her performance, as well as the technique, was to the honour of her teacher of great merit. In Thalberg’s fiendishly difficult Phantasie the young pianist exhibited a particularly bright, powerful, elastic touch, which as a rule we seldom find with an amateur. – Adele Müller gave Jaell’s „La fontaine“ wonderfully [sehr artig]. To be commended were: Julie Dwořák [Dvořáková], Marie Totzauer [probably Dotzauer], Louise Lechleitner, Marie Weps, Emanuel Chwala [Chvála] and Friedrich Urban, pupils whose continuously sustained studies inspire the most beautiful future expectations. Among the ensemble numbers particularly notable was an Overture for four pianos composed by the Institute’s teacher Mr Lainer. This work is solid, the structure quite regular [regelrecht – regular/proper]. The attendance on all three days was very numerous; the public was not wanting in its [expression of] approval and encouragement.’

The review was notable not only for its positive account of the Institute but for its noting the participation as student of the young Czech composer, influential critic and writer, Emanuel Chvála.

The content of the Prager Morgenpost review implies that the works mentioned were performed during the second day of examinations, on 19/7/1863. Because this cannot be established for certain from the source, the works listed and participants specified have been included in the database records for each of the three days of the examinations. It is of course unlikely that the specified participants students on all three days.