Mlle Boumini (daughter of Tamburini)

Research Status: Stub Last Updated: 2026-05-31 Diary Coverage: Carnet 005 (June 1873, Nice)

Overview

A woman identified in the diary as "Boumini la fille de Tambourini" — Boumini, the daughter of (Antonio) Tamburini. She is found at Mme de Mouzay's salon in Nice in June 1873. The name "Boumini" is almost certainly her married name (she may have married into a family named Boumini/Baumini).

Historical Context

Her father, Antonio Tamburini (1800–1876), was one of the most celebrated Italian operatic baritones of his generation, particularly famous for his roles in works by Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini. He died in Nice on November 8, 1876, suggesting he spent his final years on the Riviera. (Sources: Wikipedia "Antonio Tamburini"; Britannica.) In 1873, when this diary entry was written, Tamburini would have been 73 years old and living in or near Nice — explaining why his daughter frequented the same social circle as the Bashkirtseffs.

Diary References

• June 8, 1873 (005.0211): "Nous y trouvâmes Mme de Ballore et Boumini la fille de Tambourini."

Research Notes

The translator's note confirms: "Boumini la fille de Tambourini — daughter of Tamburini, famous Italian opera singer." Her first name is not given. "Boumini" is likely a married surname. Antonio Tamburini married mezzo-soprano Marietta Goja (1801–1866); this woman may be their daughter.