Marking the 40th Anniversary Season, Turner Sims pays tribute to the artists of the piano by presenting the work of American photographer Amy T. Zielinski who has a deep respect for classical pianists. Formed over many years, she has travelled extensively to capture their dedication and struggle to attain perfection. Amy’s work candidly explores the passion of pianists as they submit themselves to painstaking rehearsal, the pressure of live performance on the global stage and challenging studio-recording sessions. Her unique images document the majestic beauty of the piano whilst celebrating the dedicated technicians, trepidatious amateurs and globally adored virtuosos who dare to master the instrument. Showcasing many of the great artists who have performed in Turner Sims’ annual Piano Series, the exhibition opens on September 25th as pianist John Lill gives an evening performance commencing the 2014-2105 season.
Sponsored by Audio Note, “Music’s finest conductor,” with Lambda C-type Printing by Genesis Imaging the exhibition will showcase full color with black and white prints in the Foyer of The University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, UK.
Renown concert pianists featured in the exhibition include: Benjamin Grosvenor, Alfred Brendel, Paul Lewis, Imogen Cooper, Richard Goode, Nick van Bloss, Radu Lupu, Gabriela Montero and Peter Donohoe among others.