"Stunning Photos Reveal the Architectural Interiors Hidden Within Classical Instruments”

— My Modern Met

"The astonishing array of shots, each compiled from hundreds of separate images, show in brilliant detail the 'vast and cavernous' spaces inside the instruments, appearing to replicate cathedrals and grand palatial hallways."

— The DailyMail UK

"...all of which appear more like buildings or public infrastructure than musical components."

— Collosal

Inside The World's Finest Instruments

Step inside the Secret Chambers of Music.
An astonishing photographic series by Charles Brooks exploring the inside of some of the world's finest musical instruments.

Photo of 1755 G.B. Guadagnini Violin. Signed Limited Edition Museum Quality Print. - Giclée Museum Quality Print - Architecture In Music

1755 G.B. guadagnini violin

1755 G.B. guadagnini violin

Photo of 1755 G.B. Guadagnini Violin. Signed Limited Edition Museum Quality Print. - Giclée Museum Quality Print - Architecture In Music

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Photographer & Musician Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks is an internationally recognized photographer, celebrated for his distinctive portrayal of musical instruments.

His Architecture In Music series is showcased in leading galleries and museums worldwide, and in 2023, the French state of Alps Maritime acquired a significant portion of his oeuvre for permanent public display.

Brooks' upcoming exhibitions in Bucharest, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Stockholm, and California from 2024 to 2026 underline his status as a leading figure in contemporary photography.

Brooks' transition from an accomplished cellist, with principal positions in symphonies across China, Chile, and Brazil, to a full-time photographer lends a unique depth and authenticity to his art. His intimate understanding of music and craftsmanship resonates through his photographic work.

16 million reproductions

Architecture In Music has achieved global acclaim, becoming the most reproduced art series worldwide since 2022.

Reproductions from this photographic series have graced the pages of major international newspapers and magazines, including Germany's "Die Zeit" and "Der Spiegel," Italy's "Lonely Planet," the Vatican's "L'Osservatore Romano," and the UK's "The Telegraph" and "Daily Mail," along with significant exposure in hundreds of other publications across Canada, Korea, Iran, and more.

The photographs have made an astonishing 16 million appearances in newsprint alone, marking it as a series of extraordinary reach and recognition.