Superconductor
Description
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.
MY BLOGS
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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 Post-Modern Beethoven
Reflections on the death of John Belushi. by Paul Pelkonen Lewd wig: John Belushi as Beethoven.Image from Saturday Night Live © 1978 Broadway Video/National... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Spider and the Fiddle
Are spider-strand violin strings the future of chamber music? A golden orb-weaver spider in its web. There's a fascinating article on the BBC News site today:... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Nibelung Express
The Vienna Philharmonic plays Mozart and Wagner. by Paul Pelkonen Mighty re-arranger: Lorin Maazel conducted his version of The Ring Without Words.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Empty Podium
The Vienna Philharmonic plays Sibelius at Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen. The Vienna Philharmonic at a concert in Berkeley, California in 2011.Photo by Terry... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Thoroughly Modern Ludwig
Week One of The Modern Beethoven with David Zinman. by Paul Pelkonen. Man in black: David Zinman conducts the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris Lee © The Ne... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Beethoven Deluxe
Christian Thielemann records the Nine Symphonies. by Paul Pelkonen. Conductor Christian Thielemann, leading the Vienna Philharmonic in the Große Saal. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Last Pictures Show
Stucky, Berlioz and Mussorgsky at the New York Philharmonic. The Hut of Baba Yaga: Clock designed by Vladimir Hartmannfor the original art show that inspired... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Happy Birthday, Maestro Rossini!
He's looking pretty good for 53. Today is the 53rd birthday of Giacchino Rossini, composer of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. And no, that's not a typo. Read more
Posted on 29 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Everybody Dies
Khovanshchina at the Metropolitan Opera. Olga Borodina tells the future as Marfa in Act II of Khovanshchina On Monday night, the Metropolitan Opera brought... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The March Short List
We celebrate the 13th month with opera, symphony, and mis-printed calendars. "Lousy Smarch Weather." Image from The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror VI" © 1995... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Brass from the Steel City
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays Lincoln Center. Man of Steel: conductor Manfred Honeck leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Pittsburgh Symphony... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Egyptian Plague Strikes Soprano
Sondra Radvanovsky to sing Aida. She's in the Egyptian business: Sondra Radvanovsky. The winter flu bug has struck Egypt--and the Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Apocalypse Watch
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mahler's Resurrection Symphony. Sir Simon Rattle. Photo © EMI Classics. When Simon Rattle was 12 years old, he went to a performance o... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Voyage Around the Father
The St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble presents Circling Bach. The St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble.Photo by Carol Cohen © 2012 Orchestra of St. Luke's. On Saturday... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Door to Infinity
The Berlin Philharmonic plays the completed Bruckner Ninth. Portrait of Sir Simon Rattle by Robert Lewis Booth.© 2010 Robert Lewis Booth. When Anton Bruckner... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
In Memoriam: Howard Kissel, 1942-2012
Howard Kissel, 1942-2012.Photo by Mary Blanco. Howard Kissel, who spent 20 years as the theater and classical music critic at the New York Daily News, died... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Grand Tour of the Gilded Age
Sir Simon Rattle brings the Berlin Philharmonic to Carnegie Hall Black-and-white brilliance. Sir Simon Rattle in action. Photo © EMI Classics. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Coming of the Twelve Part III: The New York Philharmonic
A look ahead at next year's New York Philharmonic schedule. Music director Alan Gilbert. Photo by Chris Lee © 2010 The New York Philharmonic The 2012-2013 seaso... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Doge Dies Early
Plácido Domingo as Simon Boccanegra.Photo by Monika Rittershaus for the Berlin State Opera. Financial Issues Poison OONY Boccanegra. The Opera Orchestra of... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Tenor Meets Colbert Nation
Plácido Domingo appears on The Colbert Report. Plácido Domingo kicks off "La donna é mobile" on last night's The Colbert Report.Image framegrabbed from the... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
