Elise Rondonneau

Elise Foucher Rondonneau (active 1827-1860s) was a widely-published French composer of songs and works for harmonium, organ and piano. She married Jules Rondonneau. Little is known about her life.

Rondonneau’s works were published by E. Gallet, Katto, Kistner, Lebeau, Henry Lemoine, J. Meissonnier, Mustel & Fils, and Schott. They include:

Keyboard

Andante et Villanelle (harmonium, organ) Nocturne (harmonium)

Vocal

“A Paris Chez Heu Rue de la Chaussée d Antin” (text by Hippolyte Guerin) “Adieu, Savoie” (text by Eugene Delcuse) “Brune Fleur d’Italie” (text by Emile Barateau) Coulez mes Jours” “Mort du Patre” (text by Jules Rondonneau; music by Elise Rondonneau; guitar accompaniment by Jean Antoine Meissonnier, elder brother of Jean Racine Meissonier) “Ne Laissez Pas Mourir Mon Père” (text by Eugene Delcuse) “Yvonee”