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 New Conductor for a New Year
Manfred Honeck debuts with the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Manfred Honeck made his New York Philharmonic debut on Thursday night with... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera's "Love Couple" Calls It Quits
Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu announce divorce. by Paul J. Pelkonen Better days: Robert Alagna (l.) and Angela Gheorghiu as Ruggero and Magda in Puccini's... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: An Exchange of Queens
Maria Stuarda premieres at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elisabeta (Elza van der Heever, l.) menaces Maria (Joyce DiDonato) in the Met's new... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Cataclysmic Concerts: The Best of 2012
The year in concerts, recitals and chamber music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Some say the world will end with fire. But this didn't actually happen either. Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera-pocalypse! The Best of 2012
The Twelve Best Operas Performances of 2012. by Paul J. Pelkonen No this didn't actually happen this year. (The Mayans were wrong!) Framegrab from Armageddon ©... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
¡Ay Marimba! The Worst of 2012
At last the Mayans were wrong. by Paul J. Pelkonen The end of the world, Mayan-style.... Although there was no Mayan apocalypse, 2012 had its share of... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Short Scissor Cut
The Met's trimmed-down Barber of Seville. by Paul J. Pelkonen "He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."--J. R. R. Tolkien... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Troy, Troy Again
Bryan Hymel debuts, triumphs in Les Troyens. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bryan Hymel as Enée in Les Troyens at Covent Garden. The tenor stepped in for Marcello... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
When the Trojan Breaks
Casting changes in Les Troyens, La Rondine by Paul J. Pelkonen A wanderer no more: Marcello Giordani has announced he will cancel the four remaining Troyens... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Lied, Down the Garden Path
Winterize brings Schubert outdoors. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christopher Dylan Herbert sings Schubert in Winterize.Photo by the author. Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Your Daily Gingerbread II
Some more holiday cheer from Superconductor. What every kid (and adult) really wants under their tree. Image from Ren and Stimpy © John Kricfalusi/MTV... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Your Daily Gingerbread
For your viewing pleasure this holiday season, the opening of Act II of Puccini's La bohème, filmed in 2003 at La Scala. From the libretto: ACT II: IN THE... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor 2012 Gift Guide
Lock the Door and Hit the Floor! (And by that I mean, Merry X-MAS!) by Paul J. Pelkonen Robot Santa trapped in ice. 'Cos it's been that kind of year. Image... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Horse of Different Colors
The Metropolitan Opera revives Les Troyens. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pyre woman: Didon (Susan Graham) goes to her death in Act V of Les Troyens. Photo by Cory... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Da Ponte Code
Columbia's Casa Italia premieres Così Faran Tutti. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cosí monsters: Ariana Chris, Mary Elizabeth Mackenzie, Glen Seven Allen and Marcy... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Barber of Seville
The Met revives Barber in "family-friendly" English. by Paul J. Pelkonen The finale of Act I of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Photo by Ken Howard © 2008 The... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Unexpected Party
David Zinman steps in at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen David Zinman in motion. Photo courtesy davidzinman.org. This week at the New York Philharmonic wa... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Last Party Hats
The American Symphony Orchestra fétes John Cage. by Paul J. Pelkonen John Cage turned 100 this year. We celebrate with this photo of him in a hat. Image © The... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Lay Down Your Guns
Some words from Emerson, Lake and...Powell. In light of today's tragic events in Newtown CT, I wanted to share this lyric, from the underrated 1986 progressive... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Blog Interrupted
A Brief Reflection on the Newtown Murders. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hi readers, I am sitting here in the David Rubinstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. It is about 2pm o... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA