The celesta is a transposing instrument; it sounds one octave higher than the written pitch. Instruments of different sizes exist with ranges of three to five and a half octaves.

Kelly Zuercher is a keyboardist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and in this video, demonstrates the magical sounds of the celesta.

The celesta was invented roughly 130 years ago in 1886 by Auguste Mustel, a Parisian organ maker. It has a keyboard and is sized and shaped like an organ, but its sound is completely different: soft and …

Celesta, orchestral percussion instrument resembling a small upright piano, patented by a Parisian, Auguste Mustel, in 1886. It consists of a series of small metal bars (and hence is a metallophone) …

The celesta (from the French “cèleste” for “heavenly”) is an idiophone with a keyboard which looks somewhat like a piano. The musical instrument celesta, also called celeste, was invented in 1886 by …

A history of the construction and usage of the 'heavenly', celestial instrument, the celesta, also known as the celeste! ...more

This video informs about the celesta musical instrument: its invention in 1886, its very specific sound generation and action mechanism, and particularly the making of the instrument in the ...

1 day ago · Celebrate the life of Celesta Stanco (1934-2026) from Glen Cove, NY. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.

Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.

In the orchestra the celesta may be played by the orchestral pianist or a member of the percussion section. When the performer is "doubling," it is often played from a standing position.