Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Musical entertainment given by the ensemble of the Infantry Regiment of the Archduke von Hessen

Venue: Střelecký ostrov

Parent Event:
Dance entertainment, with music given by ensemble of the Infantry Regiment of Baron Wernhardt

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 26/07/1851

Season: Summer

Programme unspecified [see commentary]:

General participants:
  • ensemble of Infantry Regiment of the Archduke von Hesse: participating ensemble

Commentary:

A notice was published in Bohemia 24/7/1851 relating that for the Festival of St Anne [Zur Feier des Annafestes] a great Harmonie-Musik given by the band of the Imperial Infantry Regiment of Count von Hesse would take place on 26th July on the Schützeninsel [Střelecký Island]. At twilight there would take place a brilliant firework display arranged by the pyrotechnic specialist Mr Hueber.


Summary of sources:

Bohemia (24/07/1851)