On October 3rd, 2025, more than seven hundred people from all over Western Pennsylvania and beyond gathered at the Pittsburgh International Airport to celebrate the new 1.7-billion-dollar airport terminal. The event, "PIT Transformed Gala", had many guests in attendance including local athletes, politicians, and actors. One of the guests included Jeff Goldblum who told Blue Sky News, “I’m more than thrilled and delighted to be part of this glorious event back in my beloved hometown. What a jazzy dream come true – there’s no place like home!”
Goldblum performed at the gala with his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra played many songs included Grease Patrol, Let's Face, I Don't Know Why, The Cat, Manhattan, The Kicker, Mean to Me, The Best is Yet, Misty, Moanin', and finally they finished it off with We'll Meet Again.
Goldblum's band wasn't the only performer of the night The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra also performed at the PIT Transformed Gala. Melia Tourangeau, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra told Blue Sky News, “We’re honored to be part of this historical celebration for our city. To share the stage with Jeff Goldblum, a beloved son of Pittsburgh, underscores the vitality, creativity and world-class artistry that constitute our region. As cultural ambassadors of Pittsburgh both nationally and internationally, we’re excited to celebrate the airport in its modernization and look forward to the new connections it creates.”
It is safe to say this was a fantastic event full of culture and music. However, this event could not have happened without the real stars of the show, the Steinway & Son's Model B and D concert grand pianos! The Steinway & Son's Model B and D concert grand pianos for the PIT Transformed Gala were provided by the Fort Pitt Piano Company, Pittsburgh's authorized Steinway dealer. Stumpf Moving & Storage, Pittsburgh's Steinway & Son's preferred piano mover, provided transportation for the pianos to the gala. Moving concert pianos is not easy, and for that reason it takes highly experienced, skilled, and trained professional piano movers to transport these instruments. The professional piano movers at Stumpf Moving & Storage have been specializing in piano moving since 1936. Their piano movers are highly experienced and trained to provide seamless relocation services for these very delicate, heavy, and expensive instruments. The piano moves went off without a hitch, and the gala's stars were there to quietly steal the show. Quick and safe delivery of the concert pianos insured the gala's performances went off without a hitch. For that reason, it is safe to say that Stumpf Moving & Storage is Pittsburgh's premier piano mover.
Photos are curtesy of Blue Sky News and Stumpf Moving & Storage.
