Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

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Event title:

Second Academy [Akademie] given by the actor G. Saphir, including performances of music

Venue: Estates Theatre

Event type: Art music culture

Date: 17/05/1851

Season: Summer

Keywords: Theatre (non-music), Genres - Secular solo vocal music, Public performance events

Programme including:

REIßIGER, Karl : song Die Grenadiere, v, pf, op.95
     • Versing, Wilhelm : v
KÖHLER, ? : song [Lied] Der Blinde, v, [pf]
     • Fehringer, ? : v

Commentary:

A review, signed ‘B.’, of this event was published in the section Prager Theater of Bohemia 10/5/1851 describing in detail the performances of declamations and sketches given by the actor and comedian. The source related that the Akademie included the two specified musical items and also a performance of the farce Ein Othello.


Summary of sources:

Bohemia (20/05/1851)