Marie Bigot

Full biography Marie Bigot

Marie Bigot, also known as Marie Kin Bigot de Morogues , was a French pianist and composer born on March 3, 1786. She is best known for her sonatas and études, which have been praised for their early Romantic style.

Bigot began her music studies at a young age and became a highly respected pianist and teacher. She taught piano to both Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn in Paris, and her contemporaries described her as an adept composer. She moved to Vienna in 1804, where she continued her career as a teacher and performer.

Bigot's compositions show a sensitive and gifted composer , writing in an early Romantic style. She wrote a significant amount of music, including sonatas, études, and other works for piano. She is remembered for her contributions to the musical world and for her impact on her students, including Felix Mendelssohn.

Marie Bigot passed away on September 16, 1820, at the young age of 34. Her music continues to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars around the world.