Arnoldiana, ou Sophie Arnould et ses contemporaines; recueil choisi d'Anecdotes piquantes, de Réparties et de bons Mots de Mlle Arnould précédé d'une notice sur sa vie précédé d'une Notice sur sa Vie et sur l'Académie impériale de Musique.

Sophie Arnould dazzled Parisian stages for three decades, not only for her soaring voice but for a razor‑sharp wit that made her salon the favorite gathering spot of singers, actors and aristocrats. This volume gathers a selection of her most pointed repartees, playful bon mots and the occasional double‑meaning quip that circulated among her circle. Accompanied by a concise biographical sketch, the book paints a vivid portrait of a woman whose humor was as celebrated as her performances.

The editor has unearthed anecdotes that rarely appear in the standard histories of the Académie Impériale de Musique, offering listeners a glimpse of the lively, sometimes scandalous, atmosphere of Louis XV’s cultural world. The pieces are presented with the original spelling intact, preserving the flavor of eighteenth‑century Parisian banter. Enjoy a charming auditory tour of courtly gossip, witty exchanges, and the spirited personality that made Arnould a legend of her time.