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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The Superconductor Father's Day Gift Guide (Verdi Edition)
An irreverent, operatic celebration of Father's Day. by Paul J. Pelkonen Actor, raconteur, comedian, renaissance man, father of two: Andrew Dice Clay. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Miseducation of Parsifal
In which I get all pedantic about Wagner's last opera. "Parsifal enters the Grail temple" from a codex copy of Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Preview: Philharmonic 360
A return to an old venue and an amazing 2012 finale. by Paul J. Pelkonen A seating chart for the Philharmonic's upcoming concert at the Park Avenue Armory.All... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordngs Review: The Water is Fine
Daniele Gatti conducts Debussy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Is this a baton I see before me? Conductor Daniele Gatti.Photo © 2011 Sony Classical. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review:`Smoke on the Water
Matt Haimovitz' Uccello play jazz at Bargemusic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hot jazz on a cello can have this effect. Art by Evilistical, © the artist. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Metropolitan Opera: Classified
Season press release disappears from Metropolitan Opera site. by Paul J. Pelkonen Young detectives meet up with the feared bandit Ramirrez, somewhere in... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When the Flutes Exploded
The New York Philharmonic makes CONTACT! by Paul Pelkonen Conductor David Robertson. At New York Philharmonic subscription concerts, the performance of new musi... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Nagasaki, Mon Amour
Chelsea Opera does Madama Butterfly. by Paul J. Pelkonen Promotional image for Madama Butterfly at the Chelsea Opera. © 2012 Chelsea Opera. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Superconductive Summer
A quick note to our loyal readers. Well, a bunch of notes. Hi folks, As it's now June, you might have noticed that offerings on Superconductor have gotten... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Magic on a Budget.
The Magic Flute at Regina Opera. by Paul Pelkonen An original set design for Act I of The Magic Flute. For the last 42 years, Brooklyn's Regina Opera has... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Middle Ages, Spread
The Philharmonic tackles on Carmina Burana. The caption reads: "Virtue lies defeated."(Note the wheel in the background.)From El Club Dumas by Arturo... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Return of the Flash
Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lang Lang. Photo by Felix Broede for Deutsche Grammophon. © 2011 Universal Classics. The pianist Lang Lang is a... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The June Philharmonic Preview
The Metropolitan Opera is closed for ballet. Carnegie Hall is hosting graduation ceremonies. So the eyes and ears of New York's classical music cognoscenti... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Queen Takes Knight
Nina Stemme in the Glyndebourne Tristan und Isolde. by Paul Pelkonen First-date jitters: Isolde (Nina Stemme) confronts Tristan (Robert Gambill) at... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Polishing the Apple
Antonio Pappano's EMI William Tell. by Paul Pelkonen Conductor Antonio Pappano in an apple endorsement. Image © 2011 EMI Classics. Guillaume Tell is Rossini's... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Memories of the Gelb Administration
The Five Best (and (five worst) Opera Productions at the Met, 2006-2012. by Paul J. Pelkonen Aithra (Diana Damrau, L.) and Helena (Deborah Voigt, R. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Possession Obsession
Opera Moderne presents The Turn of the Screw. by Paul Pelkonen Promotional art for The Turn of the Screw. Image © 2012 Opera Moderne. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Summer Preview
Our handy one-stop guide to summer concerts and festivals. by Paul Pelkonen International opera sensation Homer Simpson presents a cogent argument forgoing to... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Gallery of Bad Album Art
Another irreverent look at classical music and how it's packaged. by Paul Pelkonen We've gone from this.... ...to this. Granted, this is cheaper. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Invisible Head
The Cleveland Orchestra mounts Salome at Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen The girl who has everything: soprano Nina Stemme.Photo © EMI Classics. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA