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: Madama Butterfly
East meets West with disastrous consequences in Puccini's tragedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen A dancer in the opening scene of the Met's production of Madama Butterfly... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: We're Sending Our Love Down the Well
The City Opera interrogates Dolores Claiborne. by Paul J. Pelkonen This job is murder: Vera Donovan (Jessica Tyler Wright, left) lectures the title character... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Famous When You're Dead
The Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia plays Mahler and Sciarrino. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Antonio Pappano.Photo © 2010 Accademia Nazionale di... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Tales from Typographic Oceans
Or…reflections on doing everything yourself with your hands tied behind your back. by Paul J. Pelkonen =]0] Hi readers, Don't worry everybody, sh'cool. Photo... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Trailing Clouds of Glory...
The Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia comes to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sorceress: Martha Argerich casts a spell.Photo @ Warmer... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Idea of North
L’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal revient au Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Kent Nagano poses n a street in vieux Montréal. Photo from Harrison... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: This...is...Jeopardy!
The Metropolitan Opera revives Turandot. by Paul J. Pelkonen James Morris (center) celebrated 1,000 performances at the Metropolitan Opera on Tuesday. Read more
Posted on 18 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Exes Mark the Spot
Vittorio Grigolo procrastinates through Les Contes d'Hoffmann. by Paul J. Pelkonen Left behind: Stella (Anna Hartig, center) leaves Hoffmann (Vittorio Grigolo,... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Earth-Shattering Kabooms
Paavo Järvi conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Paavo Järvii led the New York Philharmonic this week.Photo © Harrison Parrott. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Where Science Has Lease
The Orchestra of St. Luke's opens its season at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pablo Heras-Casado. Photo from the conductor's official website. All... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Bleeding Hearts and Artists
The American Symphony Orchestra stands up for what's right. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland back in the day.Photo from the estate of... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Not Dead
Russian baritone "sleeping peacefully" at home. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dmitri Hvorostovsky in his most recent appearance at the Met.Photo by Ken Howard © 2017 The... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Flowers in the Attic
Singing defeats spectacle in the Met's latest La bohème. by Paul J. Pelkonen Angel Blue and Dmytro Popov share a tender moment in Act III of La bohème.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Moscow is Back on the Hudson
The Met and the Bolshoi prepare to make music together. by Paul J. Pelkonen Going Vegas? Anna Netrebko's new Aida at the Met will be staged by Michael Mayer. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Saving the Galaxy (and the Franchise)
The New York Philharmonic ends its Star Wars marathon. by Paul J. Pelkonen Adam Driver as the villainous Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Image © 2015... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Of Intimacies and Mortal Thoughts
Mischa Maisky and Orpheus open the 92nd St. Y. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mischa Maisky. Photo © Deutsche Grammophon/UMG. Ask a music lover (like your humble narrator! Read more
Posted on 07 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Four-Armed is Forewarned
The Philadelphia Orchestra opens Carnegie Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Lang Lang. Presumably this is not how he injured his left hand before Wednesday... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Carnegie Hall 2017-2018 Season Preview
The Hall Where Music Lives sets the wayback machine. by Paul J. Pelkonen Two visitors check out Carnegie Hall (left) in the 1960s.Sherman and Mr. Peabody ©... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Sometimes the Bad Guys Win
The New York Philharmonic plays The Empire Strikes Back. by Paul J. Pelkonen The father-son reunion at the climax of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Changing Face of Evil
Offenbach, Stephen King and the Man in Black. by Paul J. Pelkonen Randall Flagg? Walter O'Dim? Richard Fannin? He's the villain of Stephen King's The Dark Tower... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
