Age, Biography and Wiki
Vitalij Kuprij was born on 4 July, 1974 in Volodarka, Ukraine, is an A 21st-century pianist. Discover Vitalij Kuprij's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
Musician · composer |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
4 July 1974 |
| Birthday |
4 July |
| Birthplace |
Volodarka, Ukraine |
| Date of death |
20 February, 2024 |
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| Nationality |
Ukraine
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Vitalij Kuprij Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Vitalij Kuprij height not available right now. We will update Vitalij Kuprij's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Vitalij Kuprij Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vitalij Kuprij worth at the age of 49 years old? Vitalij Kuprij’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Ukraine. We have estimated Vitalij Kuprij's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Vitalij Kuprij (July 7, 1974 – February 20, 2024) was a Ukrainian-American pianist, composer and music teacher.
He was a keyboardist for Ring of Fire and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
He resided in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Vitalij began piano studies at Kyiv's Mykola Lysenko Music Academy where he studied with Professor Nina Najditsch.
In 1995, Mr Kuprij was sent to the United States upon recommendation by Sir James Galway to study with pianist Gary Graffman, President and Director of Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
On March 7, 1999, Vitalij was selected as the soloist to perform the "Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1" with the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall, followed by performances at the Alice Tully Hall and Avery Fisher Hall.
From Curtis, while on full scholarship, he obtained another degree and graduated in 2000.
Galway chose him as his accompanist for the International Flute Seminar Master Classes held in Switzerland and for work on an international tour.
Galway and Vitalij were on National Public Radio in the United States when Galway played a world-premier of one of his original compositions written for piano and flute.
Soon thereafter, Vitalij was featured on WRTI for an hour broadcast from Philadelphia titled "Crossover with Jill Pasternak".
After performing his Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2006, Kuprij was featured in a two-page spread in the New York Times written by arts and entertainment writer Dan Wakin.
During the summer of 2007, Vitalij appeared at Mexico's "Music Fest" in Mexico City.
In 2009, he joined the progressive metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra as a pianist/keyboard player and was hired back for each subsequent tour until December 2023.
He has toured extensively with TSO in North America and Europe.
Vitalij appears on TSO's first EP, Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night), released in 2012, playing piano on "Winter Palace" and "Time You Should be Sleeping".
Vitalij received a writing credit for "King Rurik", a song from Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Letters from the Labyrinth album.
He was also featured as additional keyboardist of Savatage during its 2015 Wacken reunion show.
In 2017, he joined 2Cellos as keyboardist for their 2017-2018 North American tours.
On February 22, 2024, the Trans Siberian Orchestra confirmed that Kuprij had died on the February 20.
Cause of death was cardiac arrest as confirmed by Kuprij's wife via Facebook post on the same day.
Savatage and Trans Siberian Orchestra vocalist Zak Stevens paid tribute, saying "There is no such thing as replacing a spirit like him".
