Célestin Harst

Célestin Harst (1698–1778) was a French Catholic priest, organist and harpsichordist.[1]

He was born in Sélestat (German: Schlettstadt), Alsace, and became prior[2] of the Ebersmunster abbey in 1745. He also was the penultimate provost of the Saint-Marc convent near Gueberschwihr. At some point in life, he was introduced to the French royal court and played for Louis XV.[1]

Harst published some organ pieces and, in 1745, the Recueil de différentes pièces de clavecin. Premier livre, a collection of harpsichord works. His style was influenced by Couperin, Rameau and Scarlatti.

References

  1. ^ a b Ohresser, Xavier (1963-01-01). Histoire de l'abbaye d'Ebersmunster (in French). FeniXX. p. 40. ISBN 978-2-307-33840-6. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  2. ^ Revue des études hongroises et finno-ougriennes (in French). Champion. 1927.

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