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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Opera Review: Crusading Tenor Busts Out
The Opera Orchestra of New York performs I Lombardi. by Paul J. Pelkonen Tenor Michael Fabbiano and soprano Angela Meade appeared together in I Lombardi, but no... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Ghost in the Machine
With a clank and a clatter, the Met revives Das Rheingold. "Whaddya mean it's busted?" Wotan (Mark Delavan, standing) assaultsAlberich (Eric Owens) in Scene Fou... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Moon Dreams and Street Players
The New York Philharmonic makes CONTACT! by Paul J. Pelkonen An astronaut footprint from the Apollo 11 mission, on the Sea of Tranquility. The New York... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Quickness of the Hand
András Schiff conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Up from the piano: soloist and conductor András Schiff. Image courtesy the New... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Heart of the Mountain
Daniele Gatti conducts the Mahler Third. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Mahler groove: conductor Daniele Gatti. Photo from DanieleGatti.Eu. Gustav Mahler’s Third... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Heart of the Mountain
Daniele Gatti conducts the Mahler Third. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Mahler groove: conductor Daniele Gatti. Photo from DanieleGatti.Eu. Gustav Mahler’s Third... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Liang Wang
The Philharmonic's principal oboe makes CONTACT! by Paul J. Pelkonen Oboist Liang Wang and friend. "Many oboe players are a little crazy." The speaker is Liang... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Once More Unto the Planks
Gearing up for another Ring Cycle. by Paul J. Pelkonen Siegfried (Jay Hunter Morris, left) rows up the Rhine as the Gibichungs look on. Act I, Scene 1 of the... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Carter Brey Plays the Bach Cello Suites. by Paul J. Pelkonen Carter Brey and friend at Holy Lutheran Church. Photo by Chris Lee © 2013 The New York... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Not Into That Whole Brevity Thing
Gustavo Dudamel conducts Debussy and Stravinsky. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Dude abides: Gustavo Dudamel conducts.Photo by Chris Lee. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Out Comes the Evil
Prince of Darkness cracks down on Gounod Faust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Art by Joe Quesada from Spider-Man: One More Day © Marvel Comics. Balloon caption by the... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Out Comes the Evil
Prince of Darkness cracks down on Gounod Faust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Art by Joe Quesada from Spider-Man: One More Day © Marvel Comics. Balloon caption by the... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Das Rheingold
The Ring Cycle starts over. by Paul J. Pelkonen Underwater love: the three Rhinemaidens cavort at the start of Das Rheingold. Photo by Ken Howard © 2010 The... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Passion, California Style
John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary with the L.A. Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The cast of The Gospel According to the Other Mary with... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: His Northern Soul
Dmitri Hvorostovsky in recital at Carnegie Hall. by Ellen Fishbein Dmitri Hvorostovsky in New York.Photo by Pasha Antonov © Hvorostovsky. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Allegations and Alligators
The Attacca Quartet plays John Adams. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Attacca Quartet and a former escalator rider. Photo © AttaccaQuartet. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: The Attacca Quartet
A morning sit-down with this New York chamber ensemble. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fiddlers on the roof: The Attacca Quartet (L.R. Amy Schroeder, Keiko Tokunaga, Andre... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Say Hello to Heaven
Isabelle Faust (no relation) appears at The Bach Variations. by Paul J. Pelkonen Isabelle Faust and friend. Photo © harmonia mundi. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Cult of Light
The Park Avenue Armory presents Stockhausen's Oktophonie. by Paul J. Pelkonen This didn't actually happen on Saturday. The late Karlheinz Stockhausen. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
New York City Opera Announces 2013-14 Season
Four Operas, More Performances and a Blonde. by Paul J. Pelkonen The City Opera opens its season with the U.S. premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage's Anna Nicole. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA