Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Musical trial to forthcoming Society Ball of Gorski [Górski] to be given on 11/2/1857

Venue: Žofín Island (Žofín Hall)

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 06/01/1857 4.30pm

Season: Carnival

Benefactor: Górski,M.

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • ensemble of the Infantry Regiment of Baron Alemann: participating ensemble
  • ČERMÁK, František: director of ensemble

Commentary:

An advertisement for this event was published by Mercy’s Anzeiger 4/1/1857 announcing that on ‘Tuesday 6th January will take place the musical trial to Gorski’s [Górski] Society Ball on 11th February on Žofín Island. The ensemble of the worthy Infantry Regiment Baron von Allemann [Alemann] under the leadership of their Kapellmeister Mr Čermak [Čermák] provides the music. Opens 4.30[pm]. Admission 12kr.’ The advertisement was published again in the newspaper on 5/1/1857.

An advertisement was also published by Tagesbote aus Böhmen 4/1/1857, noting: ‘The musical trial for Gorski’s Society Ball [Gorski’schen Gesellschafts-Ball] on 11th February taking place in the Hall of Žofín Island. Taking place on Tuesday 6th January. Commencing 4.30pm. Admission 12kr.’ The advertisement was repeated in the issue of
Tagesbote aus Böhmen 5/1/1857.


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (04/01/1857)
Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (05/01/1857)
Tagesbote aus Böhmen (05/01/1857)
Tagesbote aus Böhmen (04/01/1863)