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: No Turkeys At All
Andrey Boreyko conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Thanksgiving guest: conductor Andrey Boreyko. Photo by Susanne Diesner © 2012 Tonhalle... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: It's a Gutter Ballet
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Wozzeck at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Baritone Simon Keenlyside sang Wozzeck at Lincoln Center. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Checking the Baggage
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Mahler's Ninth. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Mat Hennek © Deutsche Grammophon It's not every day that a familiar... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Goggles, Gears and Genocide
Opera Moderne returns with Der Kaiser von Atlantis. by Paul J. Pelkonen The cast of Der Kaiser von Atlantis at the Bohemian Hall. Vincent B. Vincent (center)... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Snake in the (fake) Grass
Juilliard and the Met collaborate on Cosí fan tutte. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fiordiligi (Emalie Savoy) attempts to elude Ferrando (Matthew Lewis) in Juilliard's... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Conspiracy of Voices
The Met presents La Clemenza di Tito. by Paul J. Pelkonen Reposted from The Classical Review. Crumbling majesty: Giuseppe Filianoti as Titus in La Clemenza di... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Human Touch
Pierre-Laurent Aimard in recital at Carnegie Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen Piano man: Pierre Laurent-Aimard and friend. Image © 2012 Universal Classics/Deutsche... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Countdown to Ecstasy
The Cleveland Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Franz Welser-Möst (on the podium) leads the Cleveland Orchestra. A visit to New York by the... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Clemenza Di Tito
The Met revives Mozart's last opera seria. by Paul J. Pelkonen Giuseppe Filianoti (center) sings the title role in the Met's revival of La clemenza di Tito.Phot... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Dream About the King of Sweden
The Met's new Un Ballo in Maschera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nightmare and dreamscape: Marcelo Àlvarez and Sondra Radvanovsky duet in Un Ballo in Maschera.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Grand Night for Singing
The 2012 Richard Tucker Gala. by Paul J. Pelkonen Made in Brooklyn: opera tenor Richard Tucker.The 2012 Richard Tucker Gala was held Sunday night.Image © 1997... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Lion's Return
Kurt Masur conducts Brahms. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Kurt Masur. On Saturday night, Avery Fisher Hall was packed to the rafters to hear the New York... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: God Strikes Back
Chelsea Opera premieres The Mark of Cain. by Paul J. Pelkonen God (Tom McNichols) marks Cain (Brace Negron) in The Mark of Cain.Photo by Robert J. Saferstein ©... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Bach Against the Storm
Trinity Wall Street presents free concert for Hurricane Sandy Relief. Bach's B Minor Mass will be performed at Trinity Church in a concert for hurricane relief. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Dons Take Over
The guys dominate Le Nozze di Figaro at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bedroom comedy: Susanna (Mojca Erdmann) and the Countess (Maija Kovalevska)scheme with... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Un Ballo in Maschera
David Alden drops his new Masked Ball on the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Your Majesty, you have dandruff.": Dmitri Hvorostovsky (left) shares hair secretswith... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Have Piano, Will Travel
Murray Perahia in recital at Car...er...Avery Fisher Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hometown hero: the pianist Murray Perahia. Photo provided by Sony Classical. A... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Political Post
Superconductor would like to congratulate President Barack Obama... on his re-election as the 44th President of the United States of America. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The High Ground
Emanuel Ax and Mahler at the White Light Festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emanuel Ax played at this year's White Light Festival. On Sunday afternoon, as their... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Elliott Carter (1908-2012)
Elliott Carter: 1908-2012. The American composer was 103. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elliott Carter died peacefully today. His death comes a little more than a month... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA