Concert Announcement by Josef Netzer in Meran
Amid the festivities surrounding Prince Johann's shooting competition, Tyrolean composer Josef Netzer announces a concert in Meran. The programme includes his own songs alongside works by Beethoven, Kreutzer, and Gänsbacher.
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Daily report.
Meran, 23 May. The day after tomorrow, Sunday, our celebrated compatriot and composer J. Netzer will give a concert here, thus adding an artistic pleasure of a rare kind to the festive days of Prince Johann's shooting competition. The concert-giver will perform several of his popular song compositions and, in addition, the Prometheus overture by Beethoven, a violin solo by Kreutzer, and Gänsbacher's “Schützenfreuden”. Given the high esteem that our native artist's name enjoys also in wider circles, and the attraction of our shooting festival, we can certainly expect a large attendance at this concert, while also promising everyone a delightful treat and a pleasant memory.
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The year 1851 in Merano was strongly characterized by public life promoted by Archduke John and significant events, including the large marksmanship festival in May with over 1200 participants. Alongside this, religious initiatives such as the popular mission in Partschins and the opening of new welfare facilities shaped social developments. Sculptor Franz Pendl also gained international recognition through the acquisition of his works. →
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"Concert Announcement by Josef Netzer in Meran." Bozner Zeitung, 24 May 1851. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/2/1/24.05.1851/20106/1. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1851-05-24-konzertankuendigung-von-josef-netzer-in-meran