Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Musical entertainment given by ensemble of the Royal Infantry Regiment of Archduke Albrecht

Venue: Žofín Island (Žofín Gardens)

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 07/07/1854 pm

Season: Summer

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • ensemble of Infantry Regiment of Archduke Albrecht: participating ensemble

Commentary:

Mercy’s Anzeiger 5/5/1854 published a notice announcing ‘Great orchestra of the Royal Military; afternoons. On the Žofín Island: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday; in Zdekauer’s (formerly Count Canal’s Garden): Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday; in the Estates Arboretum: Sunday and Thursday.’ No further details were given by the notice, which continued to be published by the newspaper throughout the summer season.

The Vergnügungsanzeiger of Mercy’s Anzeiger 7/7/1854 announced that ‘Today Friday: On the Žofín Island [a] great military music of the Inf. Reg. Archduke Albrecht’. No further details were given by the source.


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (05/05/1854)
Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (07/07/1854)