"I have had the great pleasure of working with Gladys Celeste both in my days as a dancer at ABT and now as a company teacher. Gladys is a charismatic woman with a wonderful and sometimes wicked sense of humor. With a great technique and a very large repertoire at her fingertips, Gladys has the knack of choosing exactly the right music to fit the exercise and inspire the dancers."

"I have known Gladys for seventeen years. She became my favorite pianist the moment I took my first class with her at the piano. Gladys is very sensible, creative and with a terrific sense for the different dancer's music tempos.
"A talented artist, Gladys also has a strong command of the Spanish language and this makes me feel very close to her."

"The world of ballet needs knowledgeable ballet accompanists such as yourself to create CD's that are for classroom use. Your highly professional work has been the exclusive treasure of ABT for too many years. Now ballet teachers from around the world will have the delight and joy of your music at their fingertips. As my late husband, Jurgen Schneider, Ballet Master of ABT always said, 'To have Gladys Celeste at the piano every day for class helps to make the students want to dance better. Her music is so emotionally and structurally supportive of the teacher and students alike. A total joy for all!'"

"Gladys Celeste distinguishes herself from other ballet pianists with her humor, knowledge and love of ballet. Her playing is imbued with her many years of experience both as a classroom and rehearsal pianist. Her music has inspired thousands of dancers form beginners to professionals.
"Gladys Celeste puts the "P" back into piano!"

Lori Klinger
Artistic Director
Rosie's Broadway Kids

"Gladys Celeste Mercader is by far one of the unsung hero's and treasure in the American music and ballet world. For four decades Gladys has performed on the piano in concert and in the studio inspiring thousands of artists through her music. There simply isn't anyone who knows repertory - by heart - better then Gladys, there isn't anyone who can sight-read faster and understands subtle nuance more beautifully then this rare and gifted artist.
"If there is ever a time to clown, then give me ten fold more of Gladys Celeste Mercader. If you want music in your bones--listen to the classicism, grandeur and romance in the music of this great pianist."

"Gladys Celeste is one of my favorite accompanists for the classes I teach at American Ballet Theater. Her playing always makes me feel very comfortable. She immediately grasps the rhythm and tempo of the movements. I feel my classes go better because of her playing."