Jean-Racine Meissonnier


Jean-Racine Meissonnier, 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, 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.
He arranged many pieces, especially opera pieces, for the guitar. He also composed arias that have become classics, some of which have been published: Three Duets for guitar and violin; Three Rondeaux; Airs connus pour guitare seule, Opp. 2 and 4; Airs d'opéra variés; Contredanses. He also wrote two guitar methods.
Meissonnier invested a lot in his publishing activity, like his brother for whom he is sometimes mistaken. From 1821 onwards, he was found in Paris under the name "J. Meissonnier" until 1840, then as "Meissonnier Jeune" from 1841 to 1845, then "J. Meissonnier et fils" or "J. Meissonnier fils" from 1845 to 1860 In 1860, the Meissonnier estate was transferred to the publisher E. Gérard et Cie.

Works

Arrangements (online)