Coelestin Harst

Harst was from Alsace and was a Benedcitine monk, professional from the novices and instructor. He previously such an excellent popularity for his harpsichord playing that he was asked to execute for Louis XV when Louis seen Strasbourg. Using a profound knowledge of musical equipment he also received many invitations to look at many different styles. The only function of Harst that’s known was the “Recueil de differentes parts de clavecin.” Designs shown in these compositions included a combined mix of Couperin, Rameau and Dandrieu. He was among several composers to make use of Couperin’s term “ordre” for the assortment of musical works constructed in the same essential.