'… [an] important contribution to the history of 19th century French music, to the history of musicians, and to the history of women, whose scientific impact is likely to be felt far beyond boundaries of historical musicology.' Catherine Deutsch, translated from Revue de musicology
Introduction; 1. Beginnings; 2. The debut and the debutante; 3. Working women; 4. La Vie Bourgeoise; 5. Creating the perfect ending; Envoi.