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The Superconductor Audio Guide: Der Fliegende Holländer
The series sails forth with Wagner's high seas ghost story. by Paul J. Pelkonen The legendary ghost ship The Flying Dutchman inspired Wagner's 1843 opera.... Read more
The 30 June 2016 by Superconductor
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Opera in Prose (and Il Trovatore)
The progress of my summer reading list has been somewhat slowed by academic responsibility (alas) but I am currently immersed in Alexander Chee's recent The... Read more
The 18 June 2016 by Singingscholar
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Recordings Review: A Breakout Performance
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Paul J. Pelkonen Uncaged: new Met maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Mozart'sDie Entführung aus dem... Read more
The 07 June 2016 by Superconductor
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Concert Review: The Individual Against the System
Yefim Bronfman closes his Prokofiev cycle at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The hands. Yefim Bronfman. Portrait photo by Dario Acosta from the artist's... Read more
The 22 June 2016 by Superconductor
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Spring Breakdown 2016: The Recitals
We look at the best solo performance of the year so far. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lisette Oropesa (right) in recital at the Park Avenue Armory. Photo by Da Peng Nuo. Read more
The 25 June 2016 by Superconductor
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Reading List: The Real Traviata
René Weis' new monograph on Marie Duplessis makes big claims even before getting past the title page. Marie Duplessis, the charismatic and consumptive... Read more
The 01 June 2016 by Singingscholar
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Introducing The Superconductor Connoisseurs Audio Guide
A new approach to old opera recordings on Superconductor . by Paul J. Pelkonen The tools of the trade. On Saturday night, I was coming out of Carnegie Hall and... Read more
The 21 June 2016 by Superconductor
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Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview V: Glimmerglass Festival
Cooperstown, NY is your summer home for opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sweeney Todd cuts heads at this year's Glimmerglass Festival. Photo of the Alice Busch Opera... Read more
The 09 June 2016 by Superconductor
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