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Saint-Amand

Person Basic Aktualizováno: 2025-11-23

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-11-23 Diary Coverage: Book 14 (1880-1881) Type: Person

Overview

Saint-Amand appears in Marie's diary during her Paris period in 1880. He is characterized as a musical friend who performs opera arias with piano accompaniment.

References in Diary

First appears in Book 14, October 3, 1880, where Marie describes him as "l'excellent Saint Amand" who arrives and sings all of Rigoletto with accompaniment. She notes that "when he begins, the entire opera passes" - suggesting he's an enthusiastic amateur or professional singer who performs complete operas.

He joins family outings to the Bois de Boulogne and brings along Gabriel Géry.

Characteristics

  • Musical talent, particularly opera singing
  • Piano accompanist (or accompanied while singing)
  • Part of Marie's social circle in Paris
  • Close enough to be invited on family carriage rides
  • Described as "excellent" by Marie

Research Needed

  • Full name and identity
  • Professional status (amateur/professional singer)
  • Social background and connection to Bashkirtseff family
  • Duration of friendship with Marie
  • Other appearances in diary

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