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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Mourn Death of Keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij: ‘You Will Be Deeply Missed’

Trans-Siberian Orchestra mourned the death of their longtime keyboardist/pianist Vitalij Kuprij, who died on Tuesday at 49.

The pianist’s death was confirmed by the orchestral rock band on their socials, in which they paid tribute to the Ukrainian-born musician who spent more than a decade touring with the group whose over-the-top holiday shows have become an annual Boxscore Report-topping staple of the Christmas season. The post noted that in addition to his prowess as a musician, Kuprij was an “accomplished chess player, an avid fisherman, and simply a fun-loving soul. Kuprij released a number of solo albums and also worked with the groups Ring of Fire and the Vivaldi Metal Project.

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