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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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Elektra
Christine Goerke sings the title role. Go see it. by Paul J. Pelkonen Say hello to her little friend: Christine Goerke as Elektra in San Francisco. Photo by Cor... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They Dig American Music
The New York Philharmonic explores its musical legacy. by Paul J. Pelkonen The trumpets, trombones and tuba of the New York Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee ©... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Verdi Project: Nabucco
By the waters of Babylon, Verdi's legend begins. by Paul J. Pelkonen Historic bas-relief of the Babylonian king Nebachudnezzar, hero of Verdi's third opera... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Making Assyria Great Again
The Metropolitan Opera gambles on Rossini's hazardous Semiramide. by Paul J. Pelkonen Uneasy lies the head: Angela Meade (center) in Semiramide, with Ildar... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Human Stain
Philip Glass' Music With Changing Parts at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Philip Glass. Photo by Andras Bitesnich for Orange Mountain Music. Read more
Posted on 18 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Oceans of Love and Time
Jaap van Zweden pairs Dark Waves with Wagner. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jaap van Zweden in orchestral ecstasy. Photo by Chris Lee © 2018 The New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Case for a Basket
Juilliard Opera takes on Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Falstaff in the Basket by Henry Fuseli © Die Kunsthaus, Zurich When Giuseppe... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2018-19 Metropolitan Opera Season Preview: Meet the New Boss
The Met crowns Yannick Nézet-Séguin as its Music Director...two years early. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a rehearsal of Der fliegende... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2018-19 Season Preview: There Will Be (New) Blood
Jaap van Zweden and Deborah Borda take the reins at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Welcome to the jungle: Jaap van Sweden takes over at the... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Start the Massacre Without Me
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Riccardo Muti (standing) at the helm of his troops in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Swig and a Miss
The Metropolitan Opera imbibes L’elisir d’Amore. by Paul J. Pelkonen Country bumpkin Nemorino (Matthew Polenzani) woos Adina (Pretty Yende) in the Met's... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A History of Violence
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra return to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Riccardo Muti (on podium) leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and mezzo-soprano... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Uncommon Ground
Sir Antonio Pappano visits the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Antonio Pappano.Photo © Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Semiramide
Angela Meade seizes power in ancient Babylon by Paul J. Pelkonen Rossini gives you wings: a scene from Semiramide.Photo by Winnie Klotz © 1990 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Pointillist Procedure
Pianist Ian Hobson continues his Debussy and Ravel series at SubCulture. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Ian Hobson is giving a six recital series at... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It is of Endings I Wish to Speak
Mathias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov in a liederabend at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniil Trifonov and Matthias Goerne brought their lieder... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The New Kings
Parsifal offers much needed redemption at the troubled Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Local boy makes good: Klaus Florian Vogt lifts the Holy Grail as... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Above the Stars, Below the Stairs
The Attaca Quartet plays Beethoven at The Crypt Sessions. by Paul J. Pelkonen Silence: church in session: the Attacca Quartet in the crypt.Photo by Tristan... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Show About Nothing
The Whisper Opera returns (quietly) to New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ross Karre hugs a bass drum in a performance of David Lang's The Whisper Opera. Photo... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Serenity to Oblivion
Stephen Hough in recital at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The always dapper Stephen Hough and friend.Photo by Sim Canetty Clarke provided by Carnegie Hall. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
