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: Cream and Sugar
Renée Fleming and Susan Graham at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Susan Graham and Renée Fleming. Susan is the tall one.Photo by Melanie Buford © 2013... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Parsifal
The most eagerly anticipated Wagner event of the season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Knights of the Holy Grail congregate in Wagner's Parsifal. Photo by Jean-Louis... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Holy Egoism of Genius
Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings Bruckner back to Broad Street. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin in action. Photo by Marco Borggreve. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Road to Utopia
Lorin Maazel returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Once more, with feeling. Lorin Maazel conducts the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Reflection: The Cool Kids
You Can't See...Everything. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Vhat do you mean vhe missed der recital?"Arnold Schwarzenegger as "Mr. Freeze" in Joel Schumacher's Batman and... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Breaking the Silence
New York Philharmonic Announces 2013-2014 by Paul J. Pelkonen Photo (by the author) of this year's New York Philharmonic season announcement press packet.... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Voice to Die For
Angela Meade sings Il Trovatore at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Die hard: Angela Meade as Leonora, having just drunk poison in Act IV of Il Trovatore.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Easy Life in Paris
La Rondine returns to the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen She loves...lamp? Kristine Opolais is Magda in the Met's La Rondine.Photo by Ken Howard ©... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rigoletto
The Met unveils its new production...set in...Las Vegas? by Paul J. Pelkonen Vega$, baby! Zeljko Lucic stars in Verdi's tragedy.Promotional image for Rigoletto ... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rigoletto
The Met unveils its new production...set in...Las Vegas? by Paul J. Pelkonen Vega$, baby! Zeljko Lucic stars in Verdi's tragedy.Promotional image for Rigoletto ... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recording Review: There Will Be Blood
Oberto, Verdi's first opera indicates great things to come. by Paul J. Pelkonen The young Giuseppe Verdi. He started work on Oberto when he was 23. Oct. 10, 201... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Out-of-Towner
Alan Gilbert conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra. (Yes, you read that right!) by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photo... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Dare Gone (Horribly) Wrong
Orchestra chief resigns...after nine days on the job. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yes this is a photo of British sci-fi hero Dan Dare, not disgraced exec Richard... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Le Comte Ory
Juan Diego Flórez gets back in the habit. by Paul J. Pelkonen Juan Diego Flórez in the title role of Le Comte Ory.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2011 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Philosopher's Stone
Christoph Eschenbach conducts Bruch and Bruckner. by Paul J. Pelkonen Knowing the score: conductor Christoph Eschenbach. This week's New York Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Brahms
The Emerson String Quartet (and friends) play Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen "We are laughing, and we are very good friends": The Emerson String... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Rondine
The Met presents the return of Puccini's bittersweet rarity. by Paul J. Pelkonen He's got elegance: Giacomo Puccini in his prime. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: The Shoe Must Go On
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg from Glyndebourne. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cobbler Hans Sachs (Gerald Finley (r.) tries to get some work done as Beckmesser (Johann... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Reign of Error
The Opera Orchestra of New York presents Andrea Chénier. by Paul J. Pelkonen Roberto Alagna waits for the earth-shattering kaboom. Photo by Jakob Ehrbann ©... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Space Walk
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra explores The Planets. by Paul J. Pelkonen Astronaut Ed White making the first "space walk" on the Gemini 4 mission, June 3,... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA