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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Makes the Holidays Magical
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is fast approaching and so is the arrival of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. With impressively powerful music, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has dazzled audiences throughout the nation since its creation in 1996. TSO will once again return to the Frank Erwin Center on December 26 to give Austin a real taste of passionate tunes and great art.
In 1996, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra was founded by Paul O’Neill, Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva. The group’s name is inspired by the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia. Kinkel says the connection lies in the fact that the Railway connects many cultures otherwise isolated, much like music. The style of music that TSO creates is described as a blend of progressive rock, symphonic metal, and heavy metal, with influences from classical music. The rock orchestra is extremely popular for its renditions of traditional Christmas songs. Initially, this concept of a band playing Christmas carols in a rock opera style was thought to be unheard of, but soon proved to be a huge success with many people, young and old.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s debut album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, was released in 1996. The album includes the popular Christmas songs with a TSO twist, such as “O Holy Night” and “The First Noel.” Christmas Eve and Other Stories remains TSO’s best selling album. Other well known TSO albums include: The Christmas Attic, Beethoven’s Last Night and The Lost Christmas Eve. They have been working since 2004 on the highly anticipated Night Castle, which is expected to be released sometime at the end of 2007.
In addition to supplying their fans with amazing albums, Trans-Siberian Orchestra also delivers breathtaking tours. Their 2005 tour placed 21st on the list of the most successful concert tours of the year. Each of their live shows is known for their wide use of pyrotechnics, lasers and lights, all of which sync perfectly with the performance. Paul O’Neill says of their upcoming tour as another step towards improvement, “We just keep trying to take it to higher and higher levels. We have all kinds of surprises. We’re working them out right now with the engineers.”
More important than successful albums and electrifying tours, creating an emotional response in their listeners is the main goal of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He feels that “great art--and this is the hardest thing to do--elicits an emotional response from the person who’s exposed to it that they never felt before.” Come to the Frank Erwin Center on December 26 and experience this great art for yourself. It’s the perfect day after Christmas treat!
Pre-Show Dinner
December 26
Dinner 5:30PM • Show 7:30PM |
DINNER MENU
• Caesar salad
• Pasta station
with linguine, penne, black olives, sun dried tomatoes, capers, garlic, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, olive oil, Red and green peppers, mushrooms, basil pesto, Red onions,
alfredo sauce, marinara sauce
• Traditional pot roast
with carrots, tomatoes, onions and brown gravy
• Whipped garlic potatoes
• Stuffed tomatoes
• Gourmet breads and butter
•Crème brulee
• Iced tea, water, coffee
Menu prepared by
Executive Chef Mark Keller and
Executive Sous Chef Judd Finn |
Make a great memory and give your family and friends the gift of a special evening at the Frank Erwin Center this holiday season. Start the evening with the VIP Pre-Show Dinner and then enjoy the sights and sounds of Trans-Siberian Orchestra! It’s the ideal way to spend the holidays with loved ones and take in a show at the same time! The VIP Pre-Show Dinner is hosted in our very own Lone Star Room and is the perfect complement to any Frank Erwin Center event.
VIP Pre-Show Packages for Trans-Siberian Orchestra are $89 and include a concert ticket, dinner ticket, parking in The University of Texas Trinity parking garage (subject to availability) and entrance through the Red River street level doors. A cash bar will be available for your convenience. Transiberian Orchestra will not make an appearance at the dinner.
To order contact the Group Sales Department at 512-232-4343
or send your request to groupsales@erwin.utexas.edu and include your name, daytime phone number, and the number of Trans-Siberian Orchestra VIP Pre-Show Party packages you would like to purchase.
Seating is limited. Orders are filled on a first come, first serve basis and MUST BE PAID IN FULL WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. We accept all major credit cards and checks made payable to The University of Texas. All information subject to change. |
| Ticket Information |
Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Frank Erwin Center Wednesday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. are $37, $47 and $52 and are ON SALE NOW at TexasBoxOffice.com.
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