Last Night (Dec 2, 2010) at the Time Warner Cable Arena...
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra was certainly an event to see. This orchestra is known for its rock/opera blend, and by this being a Christmas show was no exception. Not only was it a musical event, it was also a lazer light show with surprising pyrotechnics. The stage was totally painted black but when the runner, twinkle, and spotlights came to life, we were transported into other worlds with music setting the moods. All throughout the performance stylish clear monitors showed hundred's of still and motion graphics as the monitors themselves moved across the stage. Giant fireballs blasted to the rhythm of the music as they danced across the stage and even out into the center of the Arena- where waves of heat could be felt.
Special effects were used all through the show but I must admit, the first half left me a little dry with all of the story telling of the people reuniting for the holidays. But after the story ended and they introduced the performers and started the second half, it was a total up tempo climb. They pulled out every exciting effect they'd brought with them, flying us all toward the climatic crescendo of fog, multi-colored fire, and a shower of sparks along the backstage wall. Man, what a show!
My most memorable moment was the opera song during the second half- performed on a second stage out among the audience - which was similar to the opera song performed in the movie The Fifth Element with Bruce Willis. WOW!
I wish I could have done more area Christmas activities this year but we've been very busy this year.