"Stunning Photos Reveal the Architectural Interiors Hidden Within Classical Instruments”
"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."
"...all of which appear more like buildings or public infrastructure than musical components."
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.
Wall Calendars
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my 2025 calendar! This is the most affordable way to bring my artwork into your home. Each calendar features 13 stunning shots, including some extremely rare instruments from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand String Quartet.
SIGNED LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS
Museum-grade, hand signed and numbered by the artist.
Exceptional prints on Hahnemühle archival paper offer the finest color reproduction and detail. With a lifespan of up to 200 years, they represent the highest possible quality in photographic prints.
BEAUTIFUL POSTER PRINTS
Stunning posters on high quality paper. Produced in the USA, Germany and Australia, these posters have deep contrast with superb colour and detail.
ACRYLIC PRINTS
Acrylic prints shine beautifully, displaying the full depth and sharp detail of each photo. Printed behind the highest quality acrylic glass sheet, to protect photos from dust, scratches, and UV.
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.