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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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Ernani
This well-worn but classic Met production returns. Marcello Giordani as Ernani. Photo by Marty Sohl, © 2009 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Tomato Pasting
Current Thoughts on New York City Opera So I'm at Lincoln Center tonight. We were attending the mostly Beethoven concert at Mostly Mozart--review to follow. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Faust
New "atomic age" staging co-produced with ENO. Damned sexy: Jonas Kaufmann as Faust. Photo by Nick Heavican © 2011 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Between Sacred Songs, a Secular Symphony
Ivan Fischer puts the Jupiter Symphony in context. Ivan Fischer demonstrates a new baton technique. Photo courtesy the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Tosca
The Met's unloved 2009 staging (by Luc Bondy) returns. The set for Act I of Tosca. That's supposed to be a church in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ken Howard © 2009... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: The Enchanted Island
The Met unveils its first pastiche. Wands at 20 paces: David Daniels (Prospero) and Joyce DiDonato (Sycorax) square off in The Enchanted Island. Photo by Nick... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Fille Du Régiment
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee goes sailing the nine high C's. Dame Kiri te Kanawa as the Duchess of Krakenthorp. Photo by Ken Howard © 2010 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 11 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Khovanshchina
A rare revival of Mussorgsky's grim historical drama. The great bass Fyodor Chaliapin as Dosifey, a role he owned in the early 20th century. Photo from Wikimedi... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Hansel and Gretel
The Metropolitan Opera revives a bizarre version of the children's classic. Chefs of the Future: the "angels" in Hansel and Gretel. Photo by Douglas Quint © 200... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolian Opera Preview: Rodelinda
Renée Fleming returns to the Met as Handel's sixth-century queen. Renée Fleming in the title role of Rodelinda. Photo by Ken Howard © 2004 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Madama Butterfly
A revival of Anthony Minghella's evocative staging. A dancer from the opening scene of Madama Butterfly. Photo by Ken Howard © 2007 The Metropolitan Opera This... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
James Bond Vs. The Philharmonic
Roger Moore as 007, getting ready to commute across the Piazza San Marco in an inflatable gondola. Photo © 1979 EON Productions/DANJAQ S.A./MGM Studios/United... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Satyagraha
Philip Glass' opera retells the life of Gandhi...in Sanskrit. Soul man: Richard Croft as Mahatma Gandhi in Satyagraha. Photo by Ken Howard © 2008 The... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Death of the Met Futures Page
Art by Ben Chaney. I'd like to take a moment and step out from behind the curtain to express my thanks to Mr. Brad Wilber, author and editor of the invaluable... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Bohème
Everybody onstage for the classic Zeffirelli staging. Upper West Side real estate. Sleeps four. Act I of La bohème. Photo by Ken Howard © 2010 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Back From the Dead and Ready for Dinner
Spartan Don Giovanni from Budapest doesn't spare the hellfire. A hellish vengeance: The statue of the Commendatore (Kristinn Sigmundson, top of pyramid)... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Siegfried
Part III of the new Ring Cycle, directed by Robert Lepage Let's hear it for the boy: Gary Lehman as Siegfried. Photo by Brigitte Lacombe © 2011 The... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Giovanni
A new production, but the drama is in the orchestra pit. Poker face: Mariusz Kwiecien as Don Giovanni. Photo by Nick Heavican © 2011 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The 2011-2012 Metropolitan Opera Season Preview
After spending the summer in deep negotiations with the various unions that make up the staff of the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center' sole remaining... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Bart Sher's scintillating production returns, with that giant anvil. The finale of Act I of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Photo by Ken Howard © 2008 The... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA