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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Happy Record Store Day!
A Superconductor Guide to Getting Your Groove On in New York City. by Paul Pelkonen Today is Record Store Day, when the music industry and (more importantly)... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Celestial Mechanics
The American Symphony Orchestra plays George Crumb. by Paul Pelkonen An appearance by composer George Crumb... on a t-shirt. Image © Zazzle.com. Read more
Posted on 20 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Choose Your Mountain
The Juilliard Orchestra tackles the Alpine Symphony. by Paul Pelkonen "Spock, you didn't tell me there were two Alpine Symphonies last night!" Image from Star... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
City Opera: Vagabonds No More
The New York City Opera announces its 2012-2013 season. "He'll flip ya. Flip ya fo' real."At today's presser, General Manager George Steel demonstrates his... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Interview: From Genesis to Orchestration
He knows what he likes: Tony Banks.Photo alteration by Captured Epoch. Source: Deviant Art. Keyboard player Tony Banks explores writing classical music. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: On Wings of Fire
Esa-Pekka Salonen brings his Violin Concerto to Boston. The Finnish conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen in flight. Image © 2012 EsaPekkaSalonen.co.uk. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Y to Z
Jaap van Zweden and Yuja Wang debut with the Philharmonic. Conductor Jaap van Zweden.Photo by Bert Hulselmans © 2012 IMG Artists. by Paul Pelkonen On Thursday... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Roman, the Witches, and the Wardrobe
Gotham Chamber Opera celebrates 10 years with Il Sogno del Scipione. by Paul Pelkonen Three on a mattress: Christine Biller (with shoe) Marie-Éve Munger and... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Sword's Upside-Down
The Collegiate Chorale takes on The Mikado. by Paul Pelkonen Amy Justman, (Peep-Bo) Kelli O'Hara (Yum-Yum) and Lauren Worsham (Pitti-Sing) on their way home fro... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Profile: On the Roof with Alexandre Tharaud
The French pianist plays, then talks to Superconductor. A man and his keys Alexandre Tharaud The words "piano recital" conjure images of the big stage, a... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Nicolas Cage Embarks on New Music Career
From YouTube: Cage performs Cage. Cage match: actor Nicolas Cage in the (dreadful) 2006 remake of The Wicker Man, directed by Neil LaBute.Image © 2006 Warner... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: I Pity the Fool
P. Craig Russel's comic book version of Parsifal.© 1976 by the artist. Image from Montsalvat: The Parsifal Pages. Marek Janowski's new Berlin Parsifal. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Tosca at the Cabaret
Patricia Racette records standards. Ed. Note (A clarification: this wasn't exactly a concert, but an invitation-only recording session. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Natalie Dessay Out of Traviata Premiere
Hei-Kyung Hong gets the nod as Violetta. by Paul Pelkonen A trip to IKEA, on gossamer wings: Act I of La Traviata at the Met.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2012 The... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Guide: Time Becomes Space
A Guide to Parsifal recordings. by Paul Pelkonen Act III of Parsifal from Bayreuth 1971. Franz Crass (standing), James King (seated) Gwyneth Jones (kneeling)... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Die Walküre
Robert Lepage's high-flying production returns. Anger management: Bryn Terfel as Wotan in Die Walküre.Photo by Ken Howard © 2011 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
At the Bust of Gustav Mahler
A brief encounter at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gustav Mahler by A. Rodin.Photo from the Metropolitan Museum of Art site. It happened in front of the bust... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Spooky Nights At the Museum
DJ Spooky, new administration promise an innovative year at the MET. It's the climate--or maybe the pants. Paul "DJ Spooky" Miller in Antarctica.He's the... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Deeper Magic
De Profundis at the Weill Recital Hall. by Paul Pelkonen Bassoon-o-matic: Scott Switzer, Yukia Katayama, Frank Morelli and Gabriel Levine get low at the Weill... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Future Is Now
Met General Manager Peter Gelb unveils (some) plans through 2017. Plenty of good seats available: general manager Peter Gelb poses on the balcony levelof the... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 THEATRE & OPERA