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: A Song for the Departed
Bernard Haitink conducts Mahler at Symphony Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Camilla Tilling sings "Der Himmlische Leben" at Symphony Hall as Bernard Haitinkconducts... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Fountains, Poems and Pictures
The New York Philharmonic plays Carnegie Hall. by Ellen Fishbein Renée Fleming appeared with the New York Philharmonic on Friday night. Photo © Decca Classics. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Dialogues of the Carmelites
A great, old-school Met production receives a necessary revival. by Paul J. Pelkonen The sisters of the Carmelite order in John Dexter's production of... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Bad Boys of Vienna
Alan Gilbert Conducts Mozart and Bruckner. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emanuel Ax onstage with the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris Lee © 2012 The New York... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Romance Isn't Dead
Wagner, Bruch and Bruckner in New Jersey. by Paul J. Pelkonen NJSO maestro Jacques Lacombe and friend. Sometimes, a good program is all you need. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Return of Fun City
MSM presents Kurt Weill's Mahagonny. by Paul J. Pelkonen Peter Tinaglia (left) Rachelle Pike and James Ioelu are the founders of Mahagonny.Photo © 2013 Manhatta... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Viceroy's New Groove
The New York City Opera presents La Périchole. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pineapple express: Marie Lenormand in the title role of La Périchole.Photo by Carol Rosegg ©... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Public Shaming from William Bolcom
Composer's new song "Aren't You Ashamed?" takes aim at Congress. Composer William Bolcom. The composer plays his song "Aren't You Ashamed? Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: We Don't Need Another Hero
Siegfried at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stick them with the pointy end: Jay Hunter Morris stars in Siegfried. Photo by Corey Weaver © 2013 The... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Penance and the Glory
The Staatskapelle Dresden plays Bruckner's Eighth. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christian Thielemann in action at Carnegie Hall. Photo courtesy the Staatskapelle... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: There is Nothing Like a Dame
Mitsuko Uchida returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mitsuko Uchida. Photo © Decca Classics/Universal Music Group. It's almost unfair to write a "review... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: As the Walls Close In, a King is Made
Les Arts Florissants bring David et Jonathas to BAM. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jonathan (Ana Quintans, left) and David (Pascal Charbonneau)greet the Israelites in a... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: In the Shadow of Death
The New York Philharmonic premieres Prospero’s Rooms. by Ellen Fishbein Alan Gilbert leads the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris Lee © 2013 The New York... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Hi-Def on the Nile
City Opera comes home with Mosé in Egitto. by Paul J. Pelkonen As Moses, baritone David Salsbery Fry (center) prepares to part the Red Sea. Photo by Carol Roseg... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Young Man With a Horn
Reflections on Boston and (briefly) Wagner's Siegfried. Downtown Boston, and the Rainbow Bridge. I'm going to go off topic here for a few minutes and shake out... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Brother From Another Opera
Siegmund falls early; the Met revives Die Walküre. by Paul J. Pelkonen Wotan, (Mark Delavan) Brünnhilde (Deborah Voigt) and (at right) a plank of the... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Sir Colin Davis (1927-2013)
Acclaimed British conductor known for recordings and versatility. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Colin Davis (1927-2013.) Photo by Chris Lee. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Fifty Shades of Tonality
Spectral music comes to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor of many colors: David Robertson. Original image © Michael Tammaro, color... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: Mosè in Egitto
City Opera reaches its promised land: City Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen This is not a digital projection from the City Opera's new Mosè en Egitto . It's a... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Queen, Suddenly Promoted
Danielle De Niese steps in at the Met's Giulio Cesare. by Paul J. Pelkonen Danielle De Niese swoops in on an east wind as Cleopatra. Photo by Tristram Kenton ©... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA