Marie Kiéné, born in Colmar, Alsace, married M. Bigot and moved to Vienna in 1804. Her exceptional piano skills impressed composers like Haydn and Beethoven, with Haydn even attributing one of his compositions to her. She became friends with Salieri and had close ties to Beethoven due to her husband's position as Count Razumovsky's librarian. In 1808, there was a misunderstanding with Beethoven, but he later apologized, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining only friendships with married women. In 1809, the Bigots returned to Paris, where Marie played a significant role in introducing Beethoven's music to Parisian audiences, composing her own pieces and teaching piano. She also gave lessons to notable figures like Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Tragically, she passed away in Paris at the age of 34 due to consumption. Marie's musical contributions include a Sonata and Andante varié composed in Vienna, a Rondeau, and a set of Études published upon her return to Paris, though there is speculation about additional compositions she chose not to publish out of modesty.