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: New Songs, Old Tricks
The Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Franz Welser-Möst. Photo © 2009 The Cleveland Orchestra. On Saturday night at Carnegie Hall,... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Cheaters Never Win
The Met goes medieval with Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini. by Paul J. Pelkonen Purple prose: Marcello Giordani (l.) and Eva-Marie Westbroek are doomed lovers... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Angel Came Down
The Vienna Philharmonic's matinee at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Frank Peter Zimmermann and his 1711 Stradivarius. On Sunday afternoon, Franz... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: New Songs, Old Tricks
The Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Franz Welser-Möst. Photo © 2009 The Cleveland Orchestra. (Ed. note: On Saturday morning, this... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Live Broadcast Review: Reigning in Blood
The Met's Live in HD broadcast of Parsifal. by Paul J. Pelkonen Blood mage: Evgeny Nikitin is Klingsor in the Met's new Parsifal.Photo by Ken Howard © 2013 The... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Nostalgia Factory
The Vienna Philharmonic returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Austrian conductor Franz Welser-Möst. Photo by Roger Mastroianni © IMG Artists. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Out of the Wilderness
Contemporary composer Sean Shepherd is ahead of the curve. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mountain man: composer Sean Shepherd is inspired by the great outdoors.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Pyramids and Floods
The Collegiate Chorale premieres works by Glass and Golijov. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pyramid scheme: James Bagwell (center) leads the Collegiate Chorale and the... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Francesca Da Rimini
The Met dusts off a forgotten production of a forgotten opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Eva-Marie Westbroek (l.) courts Marcello Giordani in Francesca da Rimini.Phot... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Out Comes the Evil
New York City Opera presents The Turn of the Screw. by Paul J. Pelkonen Benjamin P. Wenzelberg (seated), Sara Jakubiak (standing) and the cast of Star Warsin... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The High Priest of Minimalism
Conductor James Bagwell interviews Philip Glass. by Paul J. Pelkonen Toltec ruins at Tula, Mexico. Fans of the music of composer Philip Glass should flock to... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Announces 2013-2014 Season
New Productions: 6. Wagner: 0. by Paul J. Pelkonen "What do you mean, no horned helmets?" Ambrogio Maestri is Sr John Falstaff in Robert Carsen's production of... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Five Hours, No Energy
The Met revives Verdi's Don Carlo. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ferruccio Furlanetto (in red) as Philip II in Act III of Verdi's Don Carlo.Photo by Ken Howard © 2013... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Francesca Di Rimini
The Met dusts off a forgotten production of a forgotten opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the 1986 Met production of Francesca di Rimini. Photo by Winnie... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Tristan: The Hot Parts Version
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Act II of Wagner's opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Clive Barda © EsaPekkaSalonen. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: The Turn of the Screw
New York City Opera gambles on young talent. by Paul J. Pelkonen What about the boy? Benjamin P. Wenzelberg (center) finds himself in a supernaturalcustody... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Song Contest Remains the Same
The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Die Meistersinger. by Paul J. Pelkonen Generation gap: Amanda Majeski and James Morris in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new Die... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Song Contest Remains the Same
The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Die Meistersinger. by Paul J. Pelkonen Generation gap: Amanda Majeski and James Morris in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new Die... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Precious Cure
The "new" Met finally gets Wagner right. by Paul J. Pelkonen Blood simple: Parsifal (Jonas Kaufmann) encounters Kundry (Katherine Dalayman) in Act II of Wagner'... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Acts of Congress
City Opera opens its season with Powder Her Face. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bangers and buns: Alison Cook as the "Dirty Duchess" in Powder Her Face. Photo by Carol... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA