Overall Rating
4.5
By Alamanda86
In addition to my earlier review
Also, looking at the review from Musicfan that was written back in January, I honestly wonder if either her or her husband had ever listened to TSO before they went to the concert. I believe that if they had, they would've realized that they sounded even more amazing live than they do on their albums. If they've never listened to them before and were expecting a 100 person orchestra that plays classical music, then I understand why she was upset. They are definitely not that. But honestly, if that was the case then shame on her for buying tickets to a concert like this without even sampling the music to see if it was something they liked.
By Alamanda86
MOST INCREDIBLE CONCERT EVER!!!!!
Words cannot even begin to describe how amazing this concert was for me. I had been wanting to see TSO for more than 10 years and finally got the opportunity when they came to Orlando, FL on 12/22/23. I took my boyfriend and it was the best concert of my life. I've been to Josh Groban, Yanni (3 times), Korn, Disturbed, and Ozzfest 2001 where I saw Ozzy, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Black Label Society, Linkin Park, and a bunch of others; but nothing compared to how amazing this concert was to me. The music was just incredible and beautiful. I was in tears from the absolute elation I felt from being there and having the honor of hearing them live! The pyrotechnics were amazing, as well as the light show. It was perfection. I can't wait to see them again. Next time they're in FL, I will be grabbing more tickets. Of all concerts I've seen, they're the ones that I'm dying to see again. I'm not a Scrooge, but I don't generally like Christmas music. A majority of it is too overplayed. But listening to TSO let me hear some of the best Christmas music EVER. This is how Christmas music should be! Thank you TSO, for giving me the best concert experience of my life (so far). You can bet I will be attending many more of your concerts.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
By Lisa
TSO live
First time to see TSO live!! Amazing!! Better than I could have imagined. I would definitely recommend!! I think we’ll make it a new tradition!! See them when you can!!
By Krystyna
Phenomenal!
Footprint Center - Phoenix
You hear them every year around the Holidays and seeing them Live is even better. My husband and I have made a tradition of seeing them live every year except for the Covid years and they never disappoint. If you love the Holidays, if you love loud music, lights, rock, this is for you (in other words everyone). Absolutely fantastic show! Music was great and the show (lasers, live flames, pyrotechnics, LIVE snow globe) was one of the best I've seen (and I'm an old rock 'n roller!!). I will definitely see them again!!!!!! See you next year.
By Stacey
Back To 100% Rockin' Extraordinare!
PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh
I'm a long-time TSO fan and haven't missed many winter shows since the beginning. The two years after Covid were definitely missing that spark. I am happy to report that TSO brought it back to 100% this year! You always think it can never get any better than the previous year yet they always find a way to top it. I loved the snow globe addition and glad they incorporated "Queen of the Winter Night"back into the show!
By Mr. P
Awesome Show!!!!!!!!!
You hear them every year around the Holidays and seeing them Live is even better. My wife and I have made a tradition of seeing them live every year and they never disappoint. If you love the Holidays, if you love loud, if you love lights, if you love rock then this is for you. See you next year.
By Music Fan
This is not an orchestra nor music
Allstate Arena - Rosemont
My husband has wanted to go see this for years so I surprised him with tickets. It was the most terrible event we have ever been to and didn't even make it an hour into the show before we left. It was not "music"it was a couple people playing loud electrical instruments and some singers. And it wasn't "music"- it was loud screeching and no sensible story line either. I don't know how they get away with calling themselves an Orchestra.
By Doug
Great Show
Amalie Arena - Tampa
I've always enjoyed TSO. Have been to a couple of performances and am never disappointed. A high energy production with fantastic lighting and visual affects. Not to mention a lot of talented people.
By Wolf
AWESOME!!!!!!
Colonial Life Arena - Columbia
Absolutely fantastic show! Music was great and the show (lasers, live flames, pyrotechnics, LIVE snow globe) was one of the best I've seen (and I'm an old rock 'n roller!!). I will definitely see them again!!!!!!
By Pvwiley
Great special effects
Nationwide Arena - Columbus
We really enjoyed the concert, but we really enjoyed the vocalist. The female vocalist are amazing I could do with less heavy metal guitar music but overall we love the concert.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra On Tour
The holidays rock a whole lot harder than they ever have thanks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra. By infusing seasonal classics with rock flamboyance, a symphonic sense of scope, and an eye-popping visual presentation complete with lasers and pyrotechnics, what began as a side project for a veteran group of American hard rockers has grown into one of today's top-selling acts, with over 10 million concert tickets sold since 1999.
Now, to celebrate the band's 20th year on the road, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is mounting an all-new production of the show that first turned them into an arena-rock phenomenon. First performed in 1999 and recorded for a TV special – which became just as much of a holiday staple as ‘The Sound of Music' – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' was conceived by Paul O'Neill, TSO's original mastermind. A veteran producer for acts like Aerosmith and Savatage, O'Neill was inspired by the rock operas of The Who and the grandly theatrical concerts of Pink Floyd to create something that was even more spectacular. Together with Savatage members Jon Oliva, Bob Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli, O'Neill developed a unique project that married the spirit of the season with all the exhilarating sounds, operatic grandeur, and visual bravura that fans had come to expect of rock gods. After the massive success of TSO's first two albums, ‘Christmas Eve and Other Stories' and ‘The Christmas Attic,' O'Neill and his team took it on the road (and TV screens) with similarly blockbuster results.
Though TSO's repertoire would extend far beyond holiday songs to encompass the greats of classical music on ‘Beethoven's Last Night' and O'Neill's own original rock operas like ‘Night Castle,' their thrilling and highly singular take on seasonal music remains their trademark. Tragically, O'Neill's passing in 2017 robbed the music world of a true visionary. But his team of friends and collaborators in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra honor his legacy with a new production of ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Past' that both preserves and revitalizes a landmark merger of music, theatrics, storytelling, and seasonal cheer that yielded an international phenomenon.