Poznámky
The Cercle de la Méditerranée was one of Nice's most prestigious social venues. The Vicomtesse Vigier, who hosted this performance, was the former opera singer Sophie Cruvelli, adding another layer of significance to the musical evening. ↩
Bellini's "La Sonnambula" (The Sleepwalker) was a popular romantic opera, its themes of love, misunderstanding, and eventual recognition perhaps resonating with Marie's own romantic hopes. ↩