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As A Pianist And A Photographer, I Spent Over 10 Years Looking For Abandoned Pianos In Europe. Here Are My 31 Favorite Photos
These pianos are the soul of the place, objects that are too heavy to be moved, and I unceasingly track them down. For me, even in the middle of a ruined space, the piano never ceases to preserve its power. It is there, enthroned with all its nobility. The production of my series "Requiem pour pianos" doesn’t leave anything to chance. It offers me the privilege of combining my two passions—photography and music.
In 2008, it was love at first sight. In the heights of a French city, I discovered a small 19th-century castle. Everything was destroyed, empty. The place had been looted. On the first floor, I discovered a piano in the middle of a destroyed room. The fireplace was broken. Valuables and treasures had already disappeared. There was only this piano left. I decided to set out on a quest to find these silent giants.
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#1
Requiem Pour Pianos 7 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France. The castle is now under renovation.
Final score:
21points
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#2
Requiem Pour Pianos 30 - Poland
Forgotten piano in an abandoned palace in Poland. Artwork realized in 2018.
Final score:
19points
#3
Requiem Pour Pianos 9 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in France.
Final score:
17points
it's me again 5 years ago
What a beautiful room. Can imagine it full of plants back in the day/
#4
Requiem Pour Pianos 8 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France. Artwork realized in 2018.
I take a small path in the forest, seeing a medieval castle far away. Vegetation begins to invade the building, the humidity is palpable. I manage to make my way through the tall grass, following the path of the animals. I see the main entrance, I still don’t know if the building is open.
The veranda attracts me, I approach quietly. Across the veranda, I can see a piano, where music and art still had their place a few years ago. I enter easily the building, everything is open, and walk towards the king’s instrument. I look at it for a long time. Si Sol Fa Sol Fa Mi.
I can’t help but play a few notes of Chopin, make it sound one last time before it all goes away.
Final score:
16points
#5
Requiem Pour Pianos 35 - Belgium
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in Belgium. Artwork realized in 2017.
Final score:
16points
#6
Requiem Pour Pianos 2 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Italy.
Final score:
16points
WILLIAM FAULK 5 years ago
Forget the piano, that painting is worth probably 5 times the piano. its like finding ancient art work XD
#7
Requiem Pour Pianos 33 - Poland
Forgotten piano in an abandoned palace in Poland. Artwork realized in 2018.
Final score:
15points
#8
Requiem Pour Pianos 4 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned sanatorium in Germany. Artwork realized in 2014.
It is the largest abandoned place I have ever visited. This sanatorium has more than sixty different buildings. A long exploration begins. I discover the buildings little by little. Some are closed, others open. I hope so much that the pianos are still there, accessible and not behind a closed door.
I am lucky, after a few hours, I discover the first piano. And what a scene! It's incredible! It floats like a cloud. Since I started my artistic work on forgotten pianos, it is the first time that a piano reveals itself in such a striking way.
Final score:
15points
#9
Requiem Pour Pianos 42 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France.
Final score:
14points
#10
Requiem Pour Pianos 85 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France. Artwork realized in 2019.
Final score:
13points
#11
Requiem Pour Pianos 11 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in France. Artwork realized in 2014.
Final score:
13points
it's me again 5 years ago
Another beautiful room/ The stained glass, the wrought iron. Can almost hear the notes floating up the stairway.
#12
Requiem Pour Pianos 93 - Austria
Forgotten piano in an abandoned house in Austria. Artwork realized in 2019.
Final score:
13points
#13
Requiem Pour Pianos 32 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in Germany.
Final score:
13points
#14
Requiem Pour Pianos 70 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France.
Final score:
13points
#15
Requiem Pour Pianos 102 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France. The castle is now under renovation.
Final score:
11points
#16
Requiem Pour Pianos 10 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France.
Final score:
11points
BoredPanda is awesome 5 years ago
castle! Also looks like Santa fell through the fireplace and broke it because he was too big.
#17
Requiem Pour Pianos 38 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned ballroom in Germany. Artwork realized in 2018.
Final score:
10points
#18
Requiem Pour Pianos 6 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in Germany. Artwork realized in 2017.
Final score:
9points
#19
Requiem Pour Pianos 96 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Italy. Artwork realized in 2020.
Final score:
9points
#20
Requiem Pour Pianos 66 - France
Forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in France.
Final score:
9points
#21
Requiem Pour Pianos 97 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Italy.
Final score:
9points
#22
Requiem Pour Pianos 53 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned sanatorium in Germany.
Final score:
9points
#23
Requiem Pour Pianos 31 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned ballroom in Germany. Artwork realized in 2018.
Final score:
8points
#24
Requiem Pour Pianos 99 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Sicily. Artwork realized in 2020.
Final score:
8points
#25
Requiem Pour Pianos 28 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned ballroom in Germany.
Final score:
8points
#26
Requiem Pour Pianos 100 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Italy.
Final score:
8points
#27
Requiem Pour Pianos 40 - Belgium
Forgotten piano in an abandoned building in Belgium. Artwork realized in 2019.
Final score:
7points
#28
Requiem Pour Pianos 90 - Austria
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in Austria. Artwork realized in 2019.
Final score:
7points
#29
Requiem Pour Pianos 86 - Austria
Forgotten piano in an abandoned house in Austria. Artwork realized in 2019.
Final score:
7points
BoredPanda is awesome 5 years ago
The only section where the ceiling broke is on top of the piano...
#30
Requiem Pour Pianos 75 - Italy
Forgotten piano in an abandoned villa in Italy.
Final score:
7points
#31
Requiem Pour Pianos 29 - Germany
Forgotten piano in an abandoned mansion in Germany.
Final score:
6points
Jess Anderson 5 years ago
For the life of me, I don't understand how these incredible building were just left to rot!! What are people thinking. Do they just have too much money ore too little good sense! I have remodeled many old buildings, bringing them back to their glory days look, and I see so much potential in so many of these shots! It amazes me!
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Emilingo 5 years ago
Yeah I'm not sure I'd enter abandoned buildings....ghosts and stuff.
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Yeah I'm not sure I'd enter abandoned buildings....ghosts and stuff.
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