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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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Götterdämmerung
The last chapter of Wagner's Ring returns for another burn. The Gibichung Hall in Act II of the Met's new Götterdämnerung.Photo by Ken Howard © 2012 The... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Siegfried
The third part of Wagner's Ring is also the greatest challenge for the tenor voice. by Paul J. Pelkonen Come blow your horn: Jay Hunter Morris as Siegfried.Phot... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Die Walküre
Robert Lepage's high-flying Wagner circus continues. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nine girls and a machine in Act III of Die Walküre. That's Deborah Voigt... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Giulio Cesare
The Met imports a British production of Händel's most famous opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cocktails in Egypt: David Daniels (right) and Natalie Dessay as Caesar... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Atlanta Lockout...Continued
ASO Management responds to musicians' statement with their own. Dr. Stanley Rommenstein, president of theAtlanta Symphony Orchestra poses in theWoodruff Arts... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Allan Kozinn: The Internet Strikes Back
Petition circulates to reinstate New York Times critic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yes, it's me manipulating images again. Snip snip snippity snip. (Pictures sourced... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Day the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra locks out musicians. by Paul J. Pelkonen An empty, silent campus and armed off-duty cops as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra locks out... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Traviata
Diana Damrau takes her turn in the Little Red Dress. Couch trip: Marina Poplavskaya sang the first Violettas in this production in 2010. Photo by Ken Howard ©... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Allan Kozinn Demoted at New York Times
Veteran Times critic to become "cultural reporter." by Paul J. Pelkonen New York Times writer Allan Kozinn. Photo from his Facebook page. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The September Short...Circuit
Back to the concert hall...slightly re-branded. by Paul J. Pelkonen Just listen to the donut. Hi folks. Yes this is our same monthly calendar with all the... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Faust
The Met continues further testing on its "atomic" Faust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Atomic babe: Marina Poplavskaya in Faust.Photo by Ken Howard © 2011 The Metropolita... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Parsifal
The most eagerly anticipated Wagner event of the season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nikolai Schukoff and Elena Zhidkova in the Opera Lyon premiere of François... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Carlo
The Met revives Nicholas Hytner's production of Verdi's bleakest opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Royal crisis: Ferruccio Furlanetto returns as King Philip in the... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 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 30 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Point-Counterpoint
Taka Kigawa plays Bach at Le Poisson Rouge. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Taka Kigawa is a regular at Le Poisson Rouge. Photo from the artist's website. There's... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Rondine
The Met presents the return of Puccini's bittersweet rarity. by [email protected] He's got elegance: Giacomo Puccini La Rondine ("The Swallow") is not a... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Beethoven Gets Eighty-Sixed
Mass in C closes Mostly Mozart Festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen Clarinetist Martin Fröst did not wear this hat on Saturday night. Photo from tumblr.com The... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Maria Stuarda
Joyce DiDonato stars as Mary, Queen of Scots. Publicity still of Joyce DiDonato as Mary, Queen of Scots. Image © 2012 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Heroine and the Terror
Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble mounts Dialogues des Carmelites. by Paul J. Pelkonen "So that's how this opera ends?" Jennifer Moore as Sister Blanche in Dialogues... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Evolution Calling
Bach and Mendelssohn are featured at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stephen Hough. Photo by Stanley Fefferman. When attending a concert at Mostly Mozart... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA