Henri Messerer (19 May 1838 – 5 October 1923) was a French

organist An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists. In addition, an organist may accompany congregational ...

and composer. The ''Rue Henri Messerer'' in his hometown of

Marseille Marseille ( , , ; also spelled in English as Marseilles; oc, Marselha ) is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the camargue region of southern Fra ...

was named in his honour.Google Maps

References

Bach-Messerer Chaconne in d (for organ) http://www.editions-delatour.com/en/organ-e-score/3519-chaconne-for-violin-adapted-for-great-organ-e-score-pdf-9790232146553.html 1838 births 1923 deaths 19th-century French composers 19th-century French male musicians 20th-century French composers 20th-century French male musicians French classical organists French male organists Musicians from Marseille Male classical organists {{France-musician-stub