Designed in the art-deco style prevalent when Roger Williams was born, this piano reflects architectural lines from that historic period, and features a gold-metallic finish accented by a high-gloss top coat. Lyrics to the first verse of Mr. William's "Autumn Leaves", the best-selling piano recording of all time, decorate the piano's perimeter, with falling autumn leaves between each line of the verse. Signature notes from "Autumn Leaves" adorn the music desk and on the inside the piano has a masterful custom-painted autumn landscape.
The Roger Williams Gold Piano was made available in both Model B and Model D sizes. This very historic piano made its debut in a performance by Roger Williams on October 1, 2004 at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library—on the 80th birthday of both Roger Williams and President Jimmy Carter.
Joseph Sidorowicz's considerable design and woodworking skills are essential in meeting the design and manufacturing challenges of creating Steinway custom and limited edition pianos. Mr. Sidorowicz has his own custom woodworking business, designing and fabricating custom furniture and architectural components. He also has experience in antique furniture and restoration, and sold several pieces to Sotheby's. Mr. Sidorowicz received his BA in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute. The culmination of his talents are powerfully expressed in his works with Steinway.
