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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Opera Review: Don't Lose Your Head
New Amsterdam Opera performs Massenet's Hérodiade. by Paul J. Pelkonen The concert performance of Hérodiade (with mezzo Janara Kellerman in bluein the title... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Keep It in the Family
The Little Opera of New York premieres Owen Wingrave. by Paul J. Pelkonen A man alone: Robert Balonek in the title role of Owen Wingrave.Photo by Tina Buckman... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Faith Without Pause
Bernard Labadie leads Bach's Mass in B minor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bernard Labadie leads Les Violons du Roy and La Chapelle de Quebecin Bach's Mass in B minor.... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Fearless Academic
Mitsuko Uchida plays Schubert at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mitsuko Uchida and friend. Photo by Geoffrey Scheid. There is nothing conventional about... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Mister Lovejoy
David Robertson brings the Turangalîla-Symphonie to Juilliard. by Paul J. Pelkonen David Robertson leads the Juilliard Orchestra. Photo by Jennifer Taylor. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Yankees Vs. Twins
The Labèque twins return to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Just don't ask us which is which: the piano playing sisters Katia and Marielle... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Party of One
Michael Tilson Thomas has a big night at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Michael Tilson Thomas elbows a score. Photo by Art Streiber. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Return to Fun City
Michael Tilson Thomas comes back to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen MTT: Michael Tilson Thomas on the podium.Photo courtesy the San Francisco Symphony. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Just a Small Town Girl
Emmeline takes off at Manhattan School of Music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Living in her lonely world: Blair Cagney as Emmeline.Photo by Carol Rosegg for the Manhatta... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Dialogues Des Carmélites
Francis Poulenc's dark opera combines religion, politics and history to devastating effect. by Paul J. Pelkonen Isabel Leonard is Sister Blanche de la Force in... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Bigger Bang Theory
The New York Philharmonic premieres Thomas Larcher's Kenotaph. by Paul J. Pelkonen A bigger bang: Semyon Bychkov, on podium leads the New York Philharmonic.Phot... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: He Sleeps With the Fishes (and Everyone Else)
The Juilliard Opera mounts Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen Take my wife, please. Masetto (Gregory Feldman, right) looks on as the Don (Hubert Zapiór) woos... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: New York Opera Festival 2019
The multi-borough opera festival is back, and bigger and better than ever. by Paul J. Pelkonen We will be swiping our way to the opera next month as the... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Night Out With Your Old Boss
Pablo Heras-Casado returns to the Orchestra of St. Luke's. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pablo Heras-Casado (standing) seen here leading the Orchestra of St.... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Götterdämmerung
The Ring comes to a curiously old-fashioned conclusion. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christine Goerke, seen here in Siegfried, is the star of all three Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Empire Doesn't Strike Back
The Metropolitan Opera brings back Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conspirators: Vitellia (Elza van den Heever) and Sesto (Joyce DiDonato) plo... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dark Wood and Silver Linings
The London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen The violinist James Ehnes was the featured soloist on Monday night with the... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Zapped!
Handel’s shocking Semele strikes Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lightning rod: Brenda Rae as Semele at Carnegie HallPhoto by Steve J. Sherman for Carnegie... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Boy Nobody Wanted
As Siegfried, Stefan Vinke triumphs at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anvil, no chorus: Stefan Vinke makes his debut in Wagner's Siegfried.Photo... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Murder, Mayhem and Major Key Transitions
Dream Theater returns to Metropolis at the Beacon. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dream Theater: (l.-r. Jordan Rudess, Mike Mangini (on drums) John Myung, James LaBrie,... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA