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: Owner of a Lonely Heart's Club Band
A second Yes rocks Newark. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yes featuring Jon Anderson (center left) Travor Rabin (far right) and Rick Wakeman (far right) at NJPAC. Photo... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Broadcast Review: Buzz-saw and Dynamo
The Met’s new Norma gives the people what they want. by Paul J. Pelkonen Woman on top: Sondra Radvanovsky (center) and Joyce DiDonato (right) in Act I of... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
An Anthem of the Mind
Reflections on the National Anthem and the Trump presidency. by Paul J. Pelkonen Three Flags by Jasper Johns from 1958. Collection of the Whitney Museum of... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Another Openin', Another Maestro
Jaap van Zweden opens the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jaap van Zweden accepts the "baton award." Photo by Chris Lee © 2017 The New York... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The 2017 New York Philharmonic Season Preview
New York City's most prominent symphony orchestra unveils its new face. by Paul J. Pelkonen The New York Philharmonic unveiled Jaap von Zweden (center) as its... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Precise Hit Will Start a Chain Reaction
The New York Philharmonic plays Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. by Paul J. Pelkonen Three ships came back: the Rebels at the start of the Battle of Yavin.Imag... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
New Head on the Block
Puccini's Turandot claims yet another victim. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Princess Turandot. Art from the original cover of the score as published by Ricordi. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Clown Shows in Brooklyn
Loft Opera's Pagliacci postponed: gang of plucky kids may be responsible. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Actor Bill Skaarsgaard) visits... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Naked Crunch
Apocalyptica celebrate 20 years of Metallica crunch. by Paul J. Pelkonen The gentlemen of Apocalyptica: (l.r.) Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaasko, Paavo... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: Star Wars at the New York Philharmonic
A long time ago, in a concert hall far away... by Paul J. Pelkonen His name is Lord Vader. Be extremely polite.Star Wars art © 2017 Lucasfilm, Twentieth... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Minnie Shot First
The New York City Opera opens with La fanciulla del West. by Paul J. Pelkonen A rootin'-tootin' romance: Jonathan Burton and Kristin Sampson in La fanciulla... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Le Nozze Di Figaro
Mozart's comedy of masters, servants and class warfare returns. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ildar Abdrazakov and Isabel Leonard in a moment from Le Nozze di Figaro.... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Hansel and Gretel
Cannibalism repurposed as holiday entertainment. by Paul J. Pelkonen A delightful time for the whole family. Photo courtesy the Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Verdi Requiem
In place of the cancelled Forza, four concerts instead. by Paul J. Pelkonen The subject matter of the Verdi Requiem, in one image. Superconductor makes no... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Thaïs
The most famous French opera with an umlaut in the title. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the Met's first run of Thaïs with Renée Fleming (left) and Thomas... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
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... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Fox Does Politics
Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble flushes The Cunning Little Vixen. by Paul J. Pelkonen Into the woods: the Fox (left) and the Vixen (Rachel Hall) meet cute in... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: La Fanciulla Del West
New York City Opera will kick off its season with Puccini's most American opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cards with a stranger: Emmy Destinn (right) and Enrico... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Robert and Clara (and Their Friend Johannes)
It's all Schumann and Brahms at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen The 5,000 Fingers of Kirill Gerstein. The pianist played Mostly Mozart this week.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Exterminating Angel
Thomas Adès' new opera comes to the Met stage. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from The Exterminating Angel.Image courtesy Royal Opera of Covent Garden. Read more
Posted on 15 August 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
