Prague Concert Life, 1850-1881

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Event title:

Musical entertainment given by ensemble of the Royal 24th Rifles Battalion

Venue: Hraba's Restaurant (Garden restaurant)

Event type: Popular social musical and dance events

Date: 10/09/1854

Season: Summer

Keywords: Pyrotechnic, light and aerial displays, Outdoor events, Public performance events

Programme unspecified:

General participants:
  • ensemble of the Royal 24th Rifles Battalion: participating ensemble

Commentary:

The Vergnügungsanzeiger of Mercy’s Anzeiger 10/9/1854 announced: ‘Today Sunday: In the Station Garden Music of the 24th Rifles Battalion, Illumination by Mr Krach.’ No further details were given by this source. The ‘illuminations’ would have most likely constituted a pyrotechnic display.


Summary of sources:

Mercy's Anzeiger für Böhmen (10/09/1854)