Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

First musical Conversations-Circle [erste musikalische Conversations-Cirkel] with music performed by string orchestra of musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of King Wilhelm I of Prussia

Venue: Konvikt

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 31/10/1863 6pm

Programme including:

General participants:
  • musical ensemble of Royal Infantry Regiment of Wilhelm I, King of Prussia: participating ensemble, str orch
WIEDEMANN, Anton : Potpourri Die Orchester-Werbung, orch

Commentary:

A substantial advertisement for this event was published by Prager Morgenpost 31/10/1863. This announced: ‘Konvikt Hall. Today the first musical Conversations-Circle [Conversations-Cirkel. The music performances from the large String Orchestra of the regimental ensemble of the worthy Royal Infantry Regiment King Wilhelm I of Prussia, under the personal direction of the Kappelmeister Mr Lewengly. Particularly noteworthy: Die Orchester-Werbung, comical potpourri by Widemann [Wiedemann]. Commencing 6 o’clock. Ending 11 o’clock. Admission 15kr.’


Summary of sources:

Prager Morgenpost (01/11/1863)