Superconductor
Since 2007, Superconductor has grown from an occasional concert or CD review to a near-daily publication covering classical music, opera and the arts in and around NYC, with excursions to Boston, Philadelphia, and upstate NY. And no, I'm not a conductor.
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Paul Pelkonen
http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/
Honest content and criticism of today's classical music scene.
The site includes classical music and opera reviews, CD and DVD reviews and recommendations, and the occasional opinion piece on the state of the classical music industry. The goal of Superconductor is to provide concise, well-written reviews for the classical music lover and novice alike.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2463 )
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Concert Review: Miles To Go Before They Sleep
The Ebène Quartet plays Zankel Hall. by Paul Pelkonen The Ebène Quartet: Pierre Colombet, Gabriel Le Magadure, Raphäel Merlin, Mathieu Herzog. Photo © 2011 21C... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Half Made-Up
The American Symphony Orchestra present Franz Schmidt's Notre Dame. Another unlikely adaptation: The Incredible Hulk vs. Quasimodo. Art by Sal Buscema and... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Interview: The Eclectic Slide
The Ebéne String Quartet plays Beethoven, Bartók and...the Beatles. by Paul Pelkonen The Ebéne Quartet takes the traditional approach to chamber music... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An End to Modernity
David Zinman winds up The Modern Beethoven. by Paul Pelkonen David Zinman demonstrates baton technique. Photo by Chris Lee.© 2012 The New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Making Plans for Duncan
The Metropolitan Opera revives Macbeth. by Paul Pelkonen Thomas Hampson and Nadja Michael discuss dinner plans for King Duncan.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2012 The... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Devil is in the Details
Inside the Metropolitan Opera's new 'Dynamic Pricing.' by Paul Pelkonen "Homer Simpson: you will renew your Metropolitan Opera subscription! Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
What Music Critics Really Do
Photo by Ben McDaniel, taken at the Wirtsburg Gasthaus in Freiburg, Germany. No, these aren't the "new water closet arrangements" at the Bayreuth Festival. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Confessions of a Mozart Addict
The great composer as drug of choice. by Paul Pelkonen Trust him. He's got what you need: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. OK. I admit it. I'm a Mozart addict. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
And now...Pigoletto!
Five minutes of Verdi, for my friend's birthday. A young hopeful sings her first Aida at the Muppet Theater.Image © 1980 Jim Henson Productions/CBS. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: The Red Sword of Courage
La Forza del Destino from Vienna. by Paul Pelkonen Pistol packin' Presiozilla (Nadia Kristeva) confronts Don Carlo (Carlos Álvarez) in Act II of La Forza del... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Phoenix Force
The St. Louis Symphony returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen The "Phoenix Force" from Classic X-Men No. 8. Art by John Bolton. © 1988 Marvel Comics.... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: La Nouvelle Baton
Stéphane Denève leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Not James Levine: Conductor Stéphane Denève.Photo by Drew Farrell © 2011 IMG Artists. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Brahms Knuckles
Second Symphony punch-up at Orchestra Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen New horizons in music appreciation. Frame capture from Super Punch-Out! Image © Nintendo. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Riddle Me This
Week Two of The Modern Beethoven at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul Pelkonen. David Zinman.Photo by Priska Ketterer. The Modern Beethoven is conductor David... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Catch a Falling Tsar
A new edit of Boris Godunov from Turin. by Paul Pelkonen Throne for a loop: Orlin Anastassov in Andre KoncalovskyPhoto by Ramanella Giannese @ 2010... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Road Trips
A look at 2012-2013 across North America. Living in New York City, one is spoiled by the wealth of opera companies and productions that spool out in the course... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Long Reliever
The Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. by Paul Pelkonen From the bullpen: conductor John Oliver poses in Symphony Hall The Boston... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
City Opera Preview: Cosí Fan Tutte
The City Opera moves back to Manhattan with a new take on Mozart's classic. by Paul Pelkonen "Who did it at the end? They all did?" --Corporal Walter "Radar"... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Sail of the Century
Marek Janowski's new Der Fliegende Holländer. by Paul Pelkonen The legendary Flying Dutchman, as he appears on Spongebob Squarepants.Image © 1999 United Plankto... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Days of Wine and Voices
Juan Diego Flórez and Diana Damrau in L'Elisir d'Amore. by Paul Pelkonen Back off: she's got an umbrella. Diana Damrau fends off Juan Diego Flórez in L'Elisir... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA