Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

Event title:

Dance entertainment given as part of the annual Kirchweihfest with music performed by Walesch's Orchestra

Venue: Apollo Hall (Apollo Hall)

Parent Event:
Musical entertainment 'Harmoniemusik' given as part of Jewish Temple Festival

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 03/10/1858 4pm

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • Salon Orchestra of Walesch: participating orchestra

Commentary:

The Prager Morgenpost 3/10/1858 advertisement, posted by the director of the Apollo Hall J. StuchlĂ˝, noted that the dance entertainment was to begin at 4pm and continue until the following morning. The event was reported to be part of the Kirchweihfest, an annual festival given over several days whose origins related to the consecration of the local church. Admission to the garden the advertisement noted was free.

The Bohemia 3/10/1858 Tageskalender notice gave the name of the venue and participating orchestra.


Summary of sources:

Bohemia (03/10/1858)
Prager Morgenpost (03/10/1858)