Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Filimonoff

Also known as: Filimonoff

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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

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Research Notes

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

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