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: Rain Gods and Singing Devils
Gustavo Dudamel brings South American choral works to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Depiction of the Mayan water god, Chaac. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Sistema Works
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela returns to Carnegie Hall. The Passion of the Dude: Gustavo Dudamel in action. Photo © Los Angeles Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Hallelujah Alternative
A look at upcoming holiday concerts in New York. Image from the film Hallelujah © 1929 MGM Pictures. I know it's been a while since we've done a calendar post o... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Charles Rosen (1927-2012)
Pianist, educator, author was 85. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist and author Charles Rosen from the cover of his book Music and Sentiment. Image © 2010 Yale... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Les Troyens
The Met brings back Berlioz' classical epic. by Paul Pelkonen The Trojan Horse in Act I of Les Troyens in the Met's production. That's Deborah Voigt at the left... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Serenity Now
The Manhattan School of Music mounts Thaïs. by Paul J. Pelkonen Spiritual seeker: Rebecca Krynski sings the title role of Thaïs at MSM. Photo by Jeffrey Langfor... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: 100 Nights of Fun and Games
André Watts celebrates a Philharmonic milestone. by Paul J. Pelkonen André Watts. Photo by Steve J. Sherman © CM Artists. On Thursday night, the pianist André... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Bright Stars on a Dark Horse
The Collegiate Chorale mounts Beatrice di Tenda. by Paul J. Pelkonen The soprano Angela Meade. Photo by Dario Acosta © the artist. On Wednesday night, the... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Movie Review: Four Against Beethoven
Superconductor takes on A Late Quartet by Paul J. Pelkonen The Fugue String Quartet (l.r.) Mark Ivanir, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Christopher... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: Beatrice Di Tenda
The Collegiate Chorale presents a Bellini rarity. by Paul J. Pelkonen Angela Meade stars in Beatrice di Tenda. On Wednesday night at Carnegie Hall, the... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: In the Big Dream
The MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen Fabio Luisi apparently demonstrating the proper way to eat one's baton.Photo by Barbara Luisi. Read more
Posted on 03 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Importance of Winged Helmets
The Philadelphia Orchestra takes on (parts of) the Ring. by Paul J. Pelkonen Your Valkyrie Airlines flight director: conductor Donald Runnicles.Photo by Ken... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: New Sounds from the Old School
Steven Stucky's Symphony has its New York premiere. by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer Steven Stucky. His new Symphony had its New York premiere last night. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Statue, With Limitations
Don Giovanni returns to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Want to switch?" Don Giovanni (Ildar Abdrazakov, l.) negotiates with Leporello (Erwin Schrott, r.) in Act ... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Angela Meade
A conversation with the next queen of bel canto. by Paul J. Pelkonen "I don't read blogs." Soprano Angela Meade in Ernani.Photo by Marty Sohl, © 2012 The... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Princess Diaries
The singers trump the sets (for once) in the Met's latest Aida. by Paul J. Pelkonen Aida (Liudmila Monastyrska, l.) emotes as Amneris (Olga Boridina) glowers... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Giovanni
Last year's production returns with a new cast. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Bourbon Street rag: Michael Grandage's dilapidated Don Giovanni. Image © 2011 The... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Familiar Composers, Unfamiliar Sounds
Christian Zacharias conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra by Paul J. Pelkonen On Friday afternoon at Symphony Hall, Christian Zacharias conducted from the... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Before We All Get Stuffed....
Happy Thanksgiving from Superconductor! Thanksgiving preparations at the Simpson house. Image framegrabbed from The Simpsons, Episode 7F07, Bart vs.... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Aida
The Met brings back its big Egyptian show...again. by Paul J. Pelkonen Trapped in Egypt: Hui He as Aida.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2009 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA