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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Opera Review: La Plaisanterie Polonaise
Le roi malgré-lui at Bard SummerScape. by Paul J. Pelkonen Motel hobbies: The Act III set for Le roi maigre-lui at Bard SummerScape. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Shai Wosner
The recitalist and recording artist talks Schubert. by Paul J. Pelkonen Shai Wosner makes his Mostly Mozart debut on Aug. 10. Photo from ShaiWosner.com "Schuber... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Blog of Five Rings
Superconductor goes to the 2012 Olympics by Paul J. Pelkonen (well, not really.) Most definitely not the five rings of the Olympics. Like much of the world, I... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2012 CULTURE, SPORTS, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Milestone Reached
Half a Million Readers Can't be Wrong! by Paul J. Pelkonen Richard Wagner, grown taller and rocking the gold lamé suit. Sometime last night, the page-view... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: No Shakespeare Allowed
Bel Canto at Caramoor presents I Capuleti e i Montecchi. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi retells the story of Romeo and Juliet--but it's... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Bass Booted from Bayreuth
Bass Evgeny Nikitin loses starring role over chest tattoo. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bass Evgeny Nikitin's chest tattoo (left) has cost him a starring role at the... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Movie Review: Behind the Planks
Documentary Wagner's Dream shines (some) light on the Lepage Ring by Paul J. Pelkonen Wagner's Dream offers an inside look at the Met's new Ring Cycle. Image... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Bat and the Bullets
A Superconductor Editorial Comment. by Paul J. Pelkonen What Batman thinks about guns.Art and dialog by Frank Miller © Detective Comics. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY -
Putting Ideas Together VI: "I'm Sorry, Dave."
When Pink Floyd's Echoes meets 2001: A Space Odyssey. by Paul J. Pelkonen The members of Pink Floyd (l.-r. Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Rick... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Sons of the Batman
When criticism leads to...threats? by Paul J. Pelkonen Sometimes, I think this guy had it right: Heath Ledger as The Joker. Promotional art for The Dark... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, THEATRE & OPERA -
Putting Ideas Together V: Any Fule Kno That
Today's entry is a tribute to the late Jon Lord. Deep Purple Bananas...in Rock. "My latest piece begins with a rather extended 'idea-tone', before digitally... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Wind, Weather and Beethoven
Pablo Heras-Casado's stormy debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stormy skies: conductor Pablo Heras-Casado faced the elements at Caramoor on Sunday. Photoshop by the... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Jon Lord (1941-2012)
Keyboard pioneer was a composer and founding member of Deep Purple. "We're as valid as anything by Beethoven." --Jon Lord, in an interview with the New Musical... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Fat Knight Rises
The Martina Arroyo Foundation presents Falstaff. Beer blast: this would have made old Jack happy.Sadly, Falstaff Beer went out of production in 2005. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Three-Sided Cage
The Flux Quartet's John Cage celebration continues. Sinister footwear: Merce Cunningham's "John Cage shoes." by Paul Pelkonen On Wednesday night at Bargemusic,... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Putting Ideas Together IV
Our selection today... is the extensive psychedelic experimentation Voyage 34: The Complete Trip, by British psychedelic prog gods Porcupine Tree. Please keep... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Pierre Boulez Nixes BBC Proms
Composer will not conduct his Le marteau sans maître. Composer and conductor Pierre Boulez. A recent report on Norman Lebrecht's Slipped Disc revealed that... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 CULTURE -
Putting Ideas Together III
Today's selection is a Journey Through a Burning Brain: really old stuff by German electro-nauts Tangerine Dream, made (believe it or not) on a two-track ReVox... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: The Plunder Down Under
Teddy Tahu Rhodes in an Australian Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Does this mask make me look fat?"Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Don Giovanni.Photo by Branco Gaica... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Putting Ideas Together II
Ed. Note: Sometimes, a cow is just a cow. Atom Heart Mother by Pink Floyd from the album of the same title. Written and performed by Pink Floyd. © 1971... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA