Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Dis-moi Vénus

Also known as: Dis-moi Vénus, Dis Moi Venus

Culture · Music
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-09

Identity

Song from Offenbach's "La Belle Hélène" that Marie performs.

Diary References

1874

  • April 9: "J'ai chanté Dis-moi Vénus en costume et par-devant la glace" (I sang "Tell me Venus" in costume and in front of the mirror).

Context

  • Famous aria from Act I of La Belle Hélène
  • Sung by Helen of Troy character
  • Full title: "Dis-moi, Vénus, quel plaisir trouves-tu"
  • Marie performs in costume before mirror
  • Private theatrical performance
  • Shows her musical training and dramatic interests

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Research Notes

  • Offenbach operetta performances
  • Amateur theatricals in 1870s
  • Musical education for young women

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