Troubles of a Chorus Singer/Cover of sheet music c. 19th century

Editor: This is the sheet music cover "Troubles of a Chorus Singer" by Frédéric Bouchot. The illustration is a bit unsettling – a performer stands apart from the chorus. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It speaks to the precarious position of artists, especially those in the chorus, often marginalized and subject to the whims of the dominant culture. Is this figure’s isolation a comment on class or perhaps gender roles within the theatrical world of the time? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered it in that light. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: Of course! It’s about acknowledging the voices often unheard.