Chris Pinnella

Chris Pinnella is a vocalist, musician, arranger, bandleader, and producer known for his powerful live performances and genre-spanning orchestral productions. A former lead vocalist with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Pinnella toured nationally with the group and received platinum record for his work on 'The Lost Christmas Eve' tours.

Throughout his career, he has performed and collaborated with artists including icon Julie Andrews and Tony Award winners Annaleigh Ashford and Adrienne Warren, while earning praise from outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, and The Dallas Morning News. In 2022, Pinnella received the Monmouth Arts Artistic Achievement Award in recognition of his work as a performer and producer.

Today, Pinnella leads a variety of concert projects ranging from his 14-piece Big Band Project and Candlelit Evening performances with Orchestra to his large-scale holiday concerts. His productions blend rock, pop, jazz, and classical influences with original arrangements and ensembles ranging from eight-piece bands to full orchestras.

This holiday season, Pinnella returns to Havre de Grace, Maryland for his third year at The STAR Centre, presenting his Candlelit Christmas Concert with a 12-piece orchestra — an evening combining holiday classics, contemporary favorites, and the cinematic sound and energy that have become a hallmark of his live shows.