What Does a Sugar Plum Fairy Sound Like? A Celesta.
Briefly

Tchaikovsky's encounter with the celesta in the 1890s transformed his composition for The Nutcracker, giving the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy its iconic glassy sound.
The deployment of the celesta in The Nutcracker not only captivated Tchaikovsky but has influenced countless compositions and genres throughout musical history.
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