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: Half Nielsen
Alan Gilbert advocates for the concertos of the Danish composer. by Paul J. Pelkonen An advocate for Nielsen: conductor Alan Gilbert.Photo by Chris Lee © 2012... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Disposable Heroes
The Met revives Il Trovatore. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cardboard hero: Gwyn Hughes Jones as Manricoin the Met's revival of Il Trovatore.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2012 Th... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Going Out with a Bang
The CSO concludes its three-night Carnegie Hall stand. Conductor Riccardo Muti. Photo © Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Paul J. Pelkonen Last night was the final... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Ax Breaks New Ground
The Philharmonic's new Artist-in-Residence plays Bach and Schoenberg. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emanuel Ax. Photo from medici.tv. Thursday night at the New York... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: This Wheel's on Fire
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra opens Carnegie Hall with Carmina Burana. Your host for Wheel of Fortune: Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
"What a Dump!"
Classic New York City Opera productions may soon be seen on Staten Island.Photo of the Fresh Kills Landfill from brainz.org. In April of this year, at the New... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Rocket to Russia
Daniil Trifonov makes his New York Philharmonic debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Piano whiz: soloist Daniil Trifonov in action. The New York Philharmonic opened its... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Short Circuit: October 2012
The monthly Superconductor guide to classical happenings. compiled by Paul J. Pelkonen Add caption October is upon us, and concert venues across New York are... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Met's Magnetic Carmen
Reposted from The Classical Review. by Paul J. Pelkonen Don José (tenor Yonghoon Lee, with knife) menaces Anita Rachvelishvili's Carmen in Act IV of the Bizet... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Golden Turandot
Reposted from The Classical Review. by Paul J. Pelkonen Maria Guleghina as the Princess Turandot. Photo by Marty Sohl © 2012 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Sour Peaches in Atlanta
Both sides bitter as orchestra lockout ends. by Paul J. Pelkonen A new collective bargaining agreement in Atlanta will shrink their symphony orchestra to 88... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Conservative Ticket
L'Elisir d'Amore opens the Metropolitan Opera's 2012-2013 Season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Opening night in Times Square. Photo by the author. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Catalogue of Crime
Ildar Abdrazakov dodges bullets in WNO's Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen Super stud: Ildar Abdrazakov grapples with unearthly forces at the climax of Don... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Strike
Saturday concert at Orchestra Hall cancelled. by Paul J. Pelkonen The rest is silence: the empty stage of Orchestra Hall, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Head of the Class
Anna Bolena at the Washington National Opera. Royal rumble: Anna Bolena (Sondra Radvanovsky) confronts Jane Seymour (Sonia Ganassi) in the Washington National... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Einstein on the Beach
Reposted from The Classical Review. by Paul J. Pelkonen Helga Davis (left) and Kate Moran perform Knee Play No. 2 from Philip Glass and Robert Wilson's... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Rite Stuff
Reposted from The Classical Review. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic in The Rite of Spring. Photo by Chris Lee. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Carnegie Hall 2012-2013 Season Preview
Carnegie Hall's ambitious 2012-2013 slate. The Dude abides: Gustavo Dudamel returns to Carnegie Hall with an ambitious program of Latin American music.... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor 2012-2013 Season Preview: Great Performers at Lincoln Center
The annual series announces its lineup for 2012-2013. Piano man: Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Debussy at Lincoln Center this Fall. Photo © IMG Artists. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Dialogues of the Carmelites
One of the greatest Met productions receives a necessary revival. by Paul J. Pelkonen The sisters of the Carmelite order in John Dexter's production of Dialogue... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA