Crafted in tribute to the 100th anniversary of his birth, the piano is dyed in brilliant blue and over 400 mother-of-pearl stars have been hand cut into the piano and inlaid in random fashion. The plate is gilded in silver to give the impression that the piano is emanating light when it is opened.
Model D (concert grand) and B
Frank Pollaro
East Orange, New Jersey
Frank Pollaro is one of the leading veneer craftsman in the United States today. He is known for his complex veneer and inlaid designs, and his furniture has been featured in the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase, on television, and in numerous publications. In 1999, Mr Pollaro designed the midnight blue "Rhapsody" Steinway honouring Steinway artist George Gershwin. His new art case piano, "Diamonds on Satin", demonstrates once again that Mr. Pollaro's creative talents take design to an inspired level.
