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MESSAGER / VERONIQUE
Mariette Sully as Veronique, Jean Perier as Florestan, the donkey as itself, at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens Date: first performed 1899
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1899 Donkey Mariette Messager Opera Parisiens Performed Perier Sully Veronique Florestan
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This photograph, taken at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens during the first performance of Messager's comic opera "Veronique" in 1899, immortalizes a memorable moment from the production. The image features the leading actress Mariette Sully in the title role as Veronique, with Jean Perier as Florestan, and an unexpected co-star: a donkey. In this whimsical opera, Florestan is enamored with Veronique, but she is more interested in the donkey, which she believes is a disguised prince. In this scene, Florestan, in desperation, disguises himself as the donkey in an attempt to win Veronique's affections. The photograph captures the playful and absurd nature of the opera, with Mariette Sully's expressive face and Jean Perier's comical expression as Florestan the donkey. The Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens was known for its innovative and unconventional productions, and "Veronique" was no exception. With its unique blend of music, comedy, and the unexpected, this opera continues to be celebrated as a beloved work in the operatic repertoire.
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