Trans Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (often abbreviated as TSO) is a rock orchestra founded by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, and Jon Oliva in 1996. The band's musical style is often described in different terms, incorporating progressive rock, symphonic metal, and heavy metal, with influences from classical music. The group is based in New York City, but frequently tours worldwide. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is known for its renditions of traditional Christmas songs. Some of their best known works include such songs as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" (a rendition of "Carol of the Bells" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" originally featured on Savatage's 1995 album, Dead Winter Dead), "Christmas Canon", and "Wizards in Winter", all of which are popular selections of radio DJs during the Christmas season.



Members (past, present and touring only)

Composer

• Paul O'Neill - Composer, lyricist, producer
• Jon Oliva - Composer
• Robert Kinkel - Co-Producer, Keyboards, music director

Vocals

• Tommy Farese
• Anthony Gaynor (also Narrator)
• Alexa Goddard
• Kristin Lewis Gorman
• Heather Gunn
• Erin Henry
• Steena Hernandez
• Jay Pierce
• Patti Russo
• Bart Shatto
• Jennifer Cella
• Steve Broderick
• Danielle Landherr
• Andrew Ross
• Maxx (Max Mann)
• Scout (Scout Ford)
• Bryan Hicks (also Narrator)
• Peter Shaw
• Mildred Mullin
• Jeff Scott Soto

Guitar

• Al Pitrelli
• Chris Caffery
• Alex Skolnick
• Angus Clark
• Jon Bivona

Bass

• Johnny Lee Middleton
• Chris Altenhoff
• John Weir

Drums

• Jeff Plate
• John O. Reilly

Keyboards

• Mee Eun Kim
• Jane Mangini
• Derek Wieland
• Donald Rooney

Violin

• Mark Wood
• Anna Phoebe
• Alison Zlotow

Former members

• Zachary Stevens - Vocals
• Tany Ling - Vocals
• James Lewis - Vocals
• David Z - Bass
• Daryl Pediford - Vocals
• Michael Lannning - Vocals

Studio Album
1996 Christmas Eve and Other Stories
1998 The Christmas Attic
2000 Beethoven's Last Night
2004 The Lost Christmas Eve
2009 Nightcastle

Detail Info
Also known as TSO
Origin New York City, New York, USA
Genre(s)

• Symphonic rock/metal
• Progressive rock/metal
• Classical music

Associated acts

• Savatage
• Testament
• Ozzy Osbourne
• Alex Skolnick Trio
• Megadeth
• Circle II Circle
• Metal Church

Website Official Website