Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ITP V.024 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. VITALIJ KUPRIJ (KEYBOARDIST TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)


 VITALIJ KUPRIJ, keyboardist for TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA died 2/21/2024 at 49. No cause of  VITALIJ KUPRIJ death has been given.

 

 

 TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA unleashed "LETTERS FROM THE LABYRINTH", 11/13/2015 via LAVA.

 

 

 

FROM LARS MATTSSON:

 "Woke up to really sad news this morning as my dear friend and keyboard maestro Vitalij Kuprij has passed away last night. The Ukranian born virtuoso was living in Philadelphia and recently came off another hugely successful tour with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA".

 I have known and worked with Vitalij for over 20 years and he always talked about seeing me here in Finland to go fishing, which was his second love after music. We have recorded together several times, first time was for the debut album of BOOK OF REFLECTIONS 20 years ago and then later for my MATTSSON concept album War. My record label Lion Music Record Label has released a lot of his music including three solo albums, his band ARTENSION and more."

 "You will be deeply missed my friend!"

 

 FROM TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA:

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and bandmate, Vitalij Kuprij.
He was a world-renowned classical pianist and composer. In 2010, Vitalij joined TSO for the inaugural "Beethoven's Last Night" tour and seamlessly became an integral part of the band. His flawless and energetic performances consistently captivated audiences, and many of you came to know and love him as much as we did.
Beyond his musical prowess, Vitalij was an accomplished chess player, an avid fisherman, and simply a fun-loving soul. His absence will be profoundly felt by all.
Rest in peace, Vitalij. You will be deeply missed.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ R.I.P.