On the journey to the largest piano in the world

Julia Tiemann with the Leica Q3 43
2025/01/27
Julia Tiemann mit der Leica Q3 43

Julia Tiemann accompanied pianist Marius Nitzbon on his journey to Latvia, where they met 70-year-old German-Latvian David Klavins. Klavins dedicated almost his entire life to piano construction. In his quest for the ultimate sound, the trained piano restorer created a spectacular work: a vertically constructed, six-meter-tall piano installed on the wall of the new concert hall in the Latvian port city of Ventspils

This unique instrument, and possibly the largest piano in the world, attracts the attention of composers, pianists, and music enthusiasts from around the world, including Marius Nitzbon. The musician from Hamburg captivates his listeners with his especially emotional and equally rhythmic piano sounds. During his mostly improvised concerts, he combines classical piano tones with delay effects and synthesizers. Now, he had the opportunity to record his music on the unique piano and to meet the person who built it.

Leica photographer Julia Tiemann accompanied this journey with the Leica Q3 43.

Julia Tiemann mit der Leica Q3 43

As a photographer in the music field, I often encounter low-light situations. Here, the camera with the 2.0 Summicron delivers exceptional quality.

Julia Tiemann

Marius Nitzbon am Klavier
Julia Tiemann mit der Leica Q3 43

Biography

Julia Tiemann is a photographer from Hamburg whose passion lies primarily in music, artistic, and documentary photography. The focus of her work is on authentic encounters with people and their narratives. Her natural curiosity allows her to delve into new worlds of topics. Even with challenging subjects like trauma, mental health, or identity, she manages to touch viewers on a deep emotional level through her calm and poetic visual language, often drawing them into the stories.

 

More on her Website: https://julestiemann.com/

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David Klavins portraitiert von Julia Tiemann mit Leica Q3 43
David Klavins portraitiert von Julia Tiemann mit Leica Q3 43
Julia Tiemann fotografiert David Klavins mit der Leica Q3 43
Julia Tiemann in Lettland mit der Leica Q3 43
Julia Tiemann fotografiert David Klavins und Marius Nitzbon mit der Leica Q3 43
Julia Tiemann mit der Leica Q3 43 in Lettland
Julia Tiemann hält die Leica Q3 43 in der Hand

Leica Q3 43

Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP) | APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode | Digital zoom from 43 to 150 mm | ISO range from 50 to 100.00 | Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI) | Tilting 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder | Up to 8K-Video and multiple video formats including .h265 and ProRes | IP52 ingress protection | Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app | USB-C and HDMI ports | Grey leather | Made for iPhone and iPad | Handmade in Germany

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Marius Nitzbon fotografiert von Julia Tiemann Q3 43
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