Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Garden concert [Gartenconcert] preceded by aeronautical display on Rohan Island

Venue: Rohanský ostrov

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 09/08/1863 4pm

Season: Summer

Programme unspecified:

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

Commentary:

The Tagesanzeiger daily almanac of Prague social musical events published by Prager Morgenpost 9/8/1863 announced this event, noting: ‘Garden concert [Gartenconcert] on the Rohan Island.’ This issue of the newspaper also contained an advertisement for the event, which was combined with a contest between two aeronauts in balloon ascents each aiming to travel higher than the other. The source related: ‘Rohan Island. Today a great duel between 2Aeronauts, the prize being awarded to he whose balloon reaches the highest altitude. Follwed by Garden-Concert [Garten-Concert] of the Regimental Ensemble of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment King Wilhelm I. of Prussia. Full details of the aeronautical production are given on the bill poster. Commencing 4 o’clock.’  


Summary of sources:

Prager Morgenpost (09/08/1863)
Prager Morgenpost (09/08/1863)