Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Singing of the national anthem in local schools

Venue: Prague schools

Parent Event:
Musical entertainment given by Weber's Orchestra

Event type: State or civil events

Date: 30/05/1854

Season: Summer

Programme comprising:

General participants:
  • Schoolchildren from unspecified Prague schools: pupil(s) of institute
HAYDN, Franz Joseph : Austrian national hymn [anthem], vv

Commentary:

Mercy’s Anzeiger 31/5/1854 reported that yesterday on 30th May to celebrate the nameday of His Majesty the Emperor Ferdinand, children in many local schools sang the national anthem [Volkshymne] following mass.


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (31/05/1854)