Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Ball given in the Konvikt Hall

Venue: Konvikt

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 18/01/1857 6pm

Season: Carnival

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • Civil Grenadiers Corps: participating ensemble
  • CHRS, František: director of ensemble

Commentary:

The Vergnügungsanzeiger of Mercy’s Anzeiger 18/1/1857 reported ‘Today Sunday... Konvikt Hall: Ball.’ No further details were given by the source.

An advertisement for this event was published by Mercy’s Anzeiger 18/1/1857. The source reported that a ‘Brilliant Ball [glänzender Ball] would take place in the festively lit Konvikt Hall.’ The orchestra would be that of the Civil Grenadiers Corps under the personal leadership of Mr F. Chrs. Good quality food and drink would be available from the restaurant of the venue. The venue was open from 6 [pm] until the following morning. Advance admission tickets for gentlemen and ladies were available for 30kr from the restaurant and for gentlemen 20kr. Admission at the box office for a gentleman with one lady costs 36kr, without a lady 24kr.


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (18/01/1857)
Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (18/01/1857)