Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/B/Biggs

Biggs. A celebrated English composer of songs and canzonets. He was a particular friend of Mrs. Opie, and set much of her poetry to music. Among his publications are a collection of Hindoo airs, and a collection of Welsh airs, the words of both by Mrs. Opie. Biggs ranked very high in England as a teacher.

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