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Eugène Bigot

1888 – 1965

French composer and conductor

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About Eugène Bigot

Lived 1888 – 1965 (aged 77). Eugène Bigot was a French conductor, composer, music educator, university teacher and musician.

Eugène Bigot (28 February 1888 – 17 July 1965) was a French composer and conductor.

Life Bigot was born in Rennes, Brittany. Initially trained as a violinist and later as a violist, he entered the Conservatoire de Paris in 1905 to continue his musical studies, which he had begun at the conservatory in his hometown. He studied harmony with Xavier Leroux, counterpoint with André Gedalge, and fugue and composition with Paul Vidal. At the same time, he was actively working as a substitute instrumentalist in various Parisian theatres, including Opéra and the Opéra-Comique, even during his military service. His notable pupils included Émilien Allard, Louis de Froment, Henri-Claude Fantapié, António Fortunato de Figueiredo, Karel Husa, Paul Kuentz, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Pierre Rolland, and Mikis Theodorakis.

He died in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Conservatoire de Paris
Employers
Conservatoire de Paris
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Eugène Victor Bigot

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugène Bigot?

French composer and conductor

When was Eugène Bigot born?

Eugène Bigot was born on 28 February 1888 in Rennes.

When did Eugène Bigot die?

Eugène Bigot died on 17 July 1965 in Paris.

What was Eugène Bigot's occupation?

Eugène Bigot was a conductor, composer, music educator, university teacher and musician.

What nationality was Eugène Bigot?

Eugène Bigot was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugène Bigot

· Wikidata: Q322673

· DBpedia: Eugène Bigot

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