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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Concert Review: Tryst and Interruptus
The Boston Symphony Orchestra explores (part of) Tristan und Isolde. by Paul J. Pelkonen Torn between two lovers: Andris Nelsons (with baton) conducts Camilla... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Coming of the Great Darkness
Andris Nelsons and the BSO arrive at Carnegie Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen Harvesters of sorrow: Andris Nelsons (left) and Jean-Yves Thibaudet (seated, right)... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Another Philly Championship
Yannick and company rock Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the controls of the Philadelphia Orchestra.Photo by Jessica Griffin for the... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Meet the New "Love Couple"
or "Whatever Anna Wants, Anna Gets." by Paul J. Pelkonen Jump shot: Anna Netrebko and hubby Yusif Eyvazov will sing 'Tosca' together at the Met.Photo © 2018... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Strauss Project: Intermezzo
Keeping up with the Strausses is the subject of this "bourgeois comedy with music." by Paul J. Pelkonen "Richard! Go compose!" Pauline and Richard Strauss in a... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
They've Killed Mozart!
Mozart in the Jungle cancelled by Amazon. by Paul J. Pelkonen Detail from The Death of Mozart (1870) by Henry O'Neill. The popular and award-winning series... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: And Now They're Back (From Outer Space)
Esa-Pekka Salonen gets cosmic with the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lord of darkness: Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo © 2018 the New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Cendrillon
Joyce DiDonato stars in the Massenet version of Cinderella. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato goes to the ball in the Laurent Pelly production of Cendrillon.... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Passing of the Torch
The Met's Luisa Miller shows a company in transition. by Paul J. Pelkonen Take my daughter, please: Sonya Yoncheva, Placido Domingo and Piotr Beczala in Luisa... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
New Opera to Tell the LeBron James Story
Der Klevelandkavalier planned for 2022. by Paul J. Pelkonen Three faces of the King: a new opera will tell the story of LeBron James in chorus and song. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Comment: The Wound That Will Not Heal
Good Friday morning, Wagner's Parsifal and James Levine. by Paul J. Pelkonen Placido Domingo and Jessye Norman as Parsifal and Kundry in the old Met production... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Their Reverence For This Lovely Flower
The Bayerische Staatsoper presents Der Rosenkavalier. by Paul J. Pelkonen Table for one: Adrienne Pieczonka as the Marschallin in Der Eosenkavalier. Richard... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Thunder From the Alps
Kirill Petrenko brings the Bayerische Staatsorchester to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J Pelkonen Conductor Kirill Petrenko and the Bavarian State Orchestra.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Devil Came From Georgia
Superconductor witnesses The Death of Stalin. by Paul J. Pelkonen A civilizing force: Olga Kurylenko as Maria Yudina in The Death of Stalin. The most dangerous... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Strauss Project: Die Frau Ohne Schatten
Mysticism, marriage and a fish dinner: Strauss' wildest opera explored. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fish for dinner: Christine Goerke as the Dyer's Wife in the current... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: What We Got Here is a Crusader
The English Concert performs Rinaldo. by Paul J. Pelkonen Going for baroque: Iestyn Davies (center) sings the title role in Rinaldo as Harry Bicket (seated,... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Ghosts Busted
The Met brings back Lucia di Lammermoor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Crazy for feelin' so blue: Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti (center, covered in blood) as the bride of... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Luisa Miller
Placido Domingo returns (but not as the tenor lead) in Verdi's opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano Sonya Yoncheva (seen here in Otello) sings the title role in... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Evil Never Dies
Judas Priest, Saxon, Black Star Riders rock Newark. by Paul J. Pelkonen The mighty Judas Priest (l.r. Richie Faulkner, Scott Travis, Rob Halford, Andy Sneap, Ia... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Follow the Bouncing Bow
Joshua Bell leads the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joshua Bell leads his troops. Photo by Erik Kabik © 2018 Erik Kabik. Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
