Eugène Bigot

Eugène Bigot studied at Conservatoire de Paris. Training under Paul Vidal is recorded. Ingvar Wieslander and Pascual Aldave Rodríguez are recorded as having studied under Eugène Bigot. The recorded working language is French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music. Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

• Name — Eugène Bigot • Born — 28 February 1888 • Birthplace — Rennes, France • Died — 17 July 1965 • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Composer, conductor

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.

Eugène Bigot is recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded with the occupation music educator. Classed in the genre classical music. Recorded as conductor, composer, music educator, university teacher and musician. Recorded at birth as Eugène Victor Bigot.