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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Obituary: Glen Roven (1958-2018)
The composer, conductor, producer and arranger died today. by Paul J. Pelkonen Glen Roven. Publicity photo by Ahron R. Foster © 2018 Roven Records. If you work... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Bernstein Legacy II: Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
The dead rise from their graves...slowly at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Part II of an ongoing series on Superconductor. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Handel's Atalanta bows at Caramoor. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with Nicholas McGegan at its center.Photo by Suzanne Karp. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Bernstein Legacy I: Mahler's First
An exploration of the conductor's second cycle of Mahler symphonies. by Paul J. Pelkonen Combination of cover art from two different pressings of the Mahler... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Grand Night for D Major
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the National Youth Orchestra.</> by Paul J. Pelkonen The players wore red pants: The National Youth Orchestra.Photo © 2018... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: A Show For Our Troubled Times
Opera Saratoga unleashes The Cradle Will Rock. by Paul J. Pelkonen The cast of Opera Saratoga's searing new recording of The Cradle Will Rock.Image © Opera... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They See Perpetual Change
Yes celebrate fifty years of music on Staten Island. by Paul J. Pelkonen The men of Yes (Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, John Davison, Jay Schellen, Alan White... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties
The state of Superconductor, July 2018. by Paul J. Pelkonen Art from The Simpsons episode "Marge on the Lam" © 1993 Gracie Films Hi all. Paul here. Read more
Posted on 11 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: New Maps for Topographic Oceans
Yes compile the five Steven Wilson Remixes. by Paul J. Pelkonen Detail from Roger Dean's cover art for Yes: The Steven Wilson Remixes.Displayed here for... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: This is (Double) Jeopardy!
Boston's Shostakovich cycle with Andris Nelsons continues with No. 4 and No. 11. by Paul J. Pelkonen Andris Nelsons at the helm of the Boston Symphony... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: When the White Gloves Come Off
Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic play Beethoven. by Paul J. Pelkonen You like me: Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
No One is Coming to Save Elsa
Tenor Roberto Alagna pulls out of Lohengrin. by Paul J. Pelkonen The next swan will not be arriving for Roberto Alagna, who is out of the new Bayreuth Lohengrin. Read more
Posted on 30 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Return Rate of Sequels
U2 return to Madison Square Garden by Paul J. Pelkonen Just a small band from Dublin: Adam Clayton (right) Bono (center) and The Edge (right) rock Madison Squar... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Turn Around and Take Me Back To the Start
Some reflections on Beethoven, the Eroica and my summer vacation. by Paul J. Pelkonen Detail from The Knight in Shining Armor: Pity and Ambitionby Gustav Klimt... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Mostly Mozart 2018
Bigger, Better, Faster, but still Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Louis Langree (back to camera) leads the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra When the time cam... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Great Recitals and Concerts: Spring 2018
Superconductor breaks down the best recitals, performances and even a play. by Paul J. Pelkonen It's not all symphonies and operas. Read more
Posted on 18 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Great Concert Performances: Spring 2018
Here's the best of the best from the second half of the season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Another spring season has rolled to a close and Superconductor is here to... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Verdi Project: Aida
Love, warfare, intrigue and oh yes, the pyramids. by Paul J. Pelkonen A performance of Aida in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza, March 2018. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Great Opera Performances: Spring 2018
Here's the best of the best from the second half of the season. by Paul J. Pelkonen This was an incredibly busy and fascinating few months in the New York... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Look, No Hands!
New York Polyphony closes out the 92nd St Y season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Geoffrey Williams, Steven Caldicott Wilson, Christopher Dylan Herbert and Craig... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA