Filimonoff

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-20

Identity

Russian couple (M. et Mme Filimonoff) who request to hear Marie sing at the Howard dance.

Diary References

1874

• April 20: Request to hear Marie sing after she has already performed for the Howards, Bosslovleffs, and Nadia. Marie sings in a dark room, terrified but gives satisfactory performance.

Context

• Russian expatriate couple
• Part of Howard social circle
• Appreciate musical performances
• Marie's singing reputation spreads
• Dark room singing preference noted

Related Entries

• #Howard_family - Party hosts

Research Notes

• Musical entertainment at social events
• Performance anxiety in young women
• Russian cultural appreciation for music