Superconductor
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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 Bernstein Legacy V: Mahler's Fifth Symphony
A journey from darkness to light.by Paul J. PelkonenA triptych: Alma and Gustav Mahler (left and right, the original is one photograph. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Tosca
Two new casts take the stage in two runs of the Puccini potboiler.by Paul J. PelkonenLady in red: Sondra Radvanovsky is Tosca in the previous Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Bernstein Legacy IV: Mahler's Symphony No. 4
Superconductor probes Mahler's dark meditation on childhood.by Paul J. PelkonenBoy treble Helmut Wittek, the cover art for Mahler's Fourth by Erteand a German... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Stairwell to Heaven
A case for the Siegfried Idyll as Wagner's best work. by Paul J. Pelkonen The house in Tribschen (Lucerne) Switzerland where Richard and Cosima Wagner lived in... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Marnie
Nico Muhly adapts Hitchcock's 1964 "suspenseful sex mystery" Marnie for the operatic stage. by Paul J. Pelkonen She'll steal your heart: Isabel Leonard is Marni... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Fanciulla Del West
Italian opera goes west...with Jonas Kaufmann. by Paul J. Pelkonen This saloon serves miners: a scene from La Fanciulla del West. Photo © 2018 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Music on the Orient Express
Twelve suspects, two composers, one train. by Paul J. Pelkonen Kenneth Branagh (left) and Albert Finney sport their mustaches as Hercule Poirotin two very... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Aida
Anna Netrebko sings the title role in Verdi's grandest opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anna Netrebko in the title role of Verdi's Aida. Photo by Monika Rittershaus... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Bohème
Death, romance and the rooftops of Paris in Puccini's timeless opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen He ain't got nobody: Vittorio Grigolo returns to the role of Rodolfo i... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Mahler in Space
An exploration of classical music on Star Trek. by Paul J. Pelkonen (This is a classic Superconductor post from 2008 that has been revised and updated, ten year... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dancing Against the Current
The Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the Mark Morris Dance Group.Photo © Lincoln Center for the Performing... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Verdi Project: Messa Di Requiem
Verdi takes on the cosmos and the Church. by Paul J. Pelkonen It could be argued that the Verdi Requiem is his most...monumental achievement. Read more
Posted on 14 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Samson Et Dalila
The Met opens its 2018 season with Saint-Saëns' Old Testament thumper. by Paul J. Pelkonen Outer frame: the set for Act III of the Mets new Samson et Dalila. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Metropolitan Opera User's Guide
All you need to know about the big house on W. 64th St. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Metropolitan Opera open for business. Revised and updated for 2018-19 When shoul... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: The Met Live in HD Summer Festival 2018
The Met Live in HD festival Marx the spot with ten operas and a classic screwball comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen That ain't peanuts: Groucho is open for business i... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Start of Something Beautiful
Will Crutchfield's Teatro Nuovo tackles Tancredi. by Paul J. Pelkonen Warrior woman: Tamara Mumford as Tancredi confronts the chorus.Photo by Steven Pisano for... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Bernstein Legacy III: Mahler's Symphony No. 3
Leonard Bernstein takes on the world according to Gustav Mahler, in six movements. by Paul J. Pelkonen Art for the original release of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 b... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
No Nukes is Good Nukes
The Metropolitan Opera reaches an agreement with its orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen This protest is fake news. Also its art is © Comedy Central and South Park. Read more
Posted on 03 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Gatti-dämmerung
Noted conductor canned in Amsterdam by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniele Gatti con pomodori. Original publicity photo by Marco Borggreve, photo editing by the author.... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Children of the Revolution
The NYO2 in concert at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen All hands: The dapper Gil Shaham shows the tools of his trade. He played Carnegie Hall with the NYO2 o... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
