The pianist agreed. The audience was none the wiser; they saw a gorgeous grand piano over the water and heard world-class audio. The event was a triumph, and the stage held firm.
In the world of event management, the "interesting" stories are usually the ones where a total disaster was averted by sheer, frantic creativity. Events Management
They sourced a (a stage prop used in plays). The pianist agreed
By the time the celebrity pianist arrived, he was furious—until the manager explained that he could either play the "fake" piano on a stable stage or potentially drown with a $150,000 Steinway. Events Management
One of the most famous (and terrifying) examples happened during a massive outdoor tech product launch in the early 2000s. The "Invisible" Piano