About Joseph Meissonnier
Lived 1794 – 1856 (aged 62). Joseph Meissonnier was a French guitarist, classical guitarist, composer and musician.
Jean-Racine Meissonnier (1794 – 19 August 1856), also called Meissonnier Jeune, was a French classical guitarist, musical arranger and composer, as well as an important music publisher.
Life Born in Marseille, Meissonnier learned the guitar from his elder brother, Jean-Antoine Meissonnier (1783–1857), himself a guitarist and publisher. After he moved to the capital, he taught the instrument for a long time, before taking over the business of a music merchant, Corbaux, at 28 rue Dauphine in Paris.
Works Books
Arrangements (online)
Arrangements (others) Trois Duos, for guitar and violin (Paris: Hanry) Trois Rondeaux (Paris: Hanry) Airs connus pour guitare seule, Opp. 2 and 4 (Paris: Ph. Petit) Airs d'opéra variés (Paris: Hanry, Dufaut et Dubois) Contredanses (Paris: Hanry, Dufaut et Dubois)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Meissonnier?
French music publisher, composer and guitarist
When was Joseph Meissonnier born?
Joseph Meissonnier was born on 20 February 1794 in Marseille.
When did Joseph Meissonnier die?
Joseph Meissonnier died on 19 August 1856 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
What was Joseph Meissonnier's occupation?
Joseph Meissonnier was a guitarist, classical guitarist, composer and musician.
What nationality was Joseph Meissonnier?
Joseph Meissonnier was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Joseph Meissonnier
· DBpedia: Jean-Racine Meissonnier
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