Superconductor
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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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Follies on the Roof
Tosca star, conductor take the act to Tanglewood. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jump they say: Karita Mattila in a promotional shot for the Met's old production of Tosca. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When the Typewriters Talk....
Lincoln Center Festival does Naked Lunch. by Paul J. Pelkonen Liquid courage: Peter Weller drinks up in Naked Lunch. Image Copyright 1991 201th Century Fox.... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Orpheus in Thuringia
Why did Wagner choose to set Tannhäuser? by Paul J. Pelkonen This isn't exactly what happens in Tannhäuser but to be fair it is a long opera. Art by John Byrne... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Transformative Alchemy: Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.
An analysis of the Pastorale Symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beethoven and Nature.Detail from the painting by N.C. Wyeth. What is program music? Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: One Man Against the World
Jonas Kaufmann sings Mahler solo. by Paul J. Pelkonen The mysterious Jonas Kaufmann.Photo by Julian Hargreaves for Sony Classical. How does a singer start his... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera at Random: Pelléas Et Mélisande
A walk in the dark woods with Claude Debussy. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the (rather beautiful) Robert Wilson staging of Pelléas et Mélisande from the... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Five Great Opera Performances: Spring 2017
Here are five memorable operas from the spring of 2017. by Paul J. Pelkonen Does this really need a caption? Photoshop by the author. Read more
Posted on 25 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Lincoln Center Festival
No symphonies. No concertos. No opera. No problem? by Paul J. Pelkonen The legendary saxophonist Ornette Coleman's spirit lives on at this year's Lincoln... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Tanglewood
Another summer under the trees offers gods, rainbows and Mahler. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Koussevitsky Concert Shed at Tanglewood, guarded by a really big... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Five Best Orchestral Concerts: Spring 2017
We look at the five best concerts of the spring season that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen As I'm on vacation this week, we're going to be looking back at some of... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Bard SummerScape
False Tsars and Polish piano mastery mark this year's festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Murder of the False Dmitry by Konstantin Makovskygives some idea of the... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Of Chickens and Eggs
Apotheosis Opera explores Richard Strauss' Capriccio. by Paul J. Pelkonen Friendly rivals: Olivier (Wayne Hu) and Flamand (Joe Palarca) square off in... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Exit Under Fireworks
Alan Gilbert leads the Concerts in the Parks. by Paul J. [email protected] And he's out. Alan Gilbert gave his last Central Park concert as music... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Wings Without Zing
The New York City Opera offers a bland Angels in America. by Paul J. [email protected] All night angel wrestling match: Angels in America at New York... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Concerts in the Parks
The New York Philharmonic and Alan Gilbert offer free music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert (standing) leads the New York Philharmonicat the Concerts in the... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Exit in a Blaze of Glory
Alan Gilbert ends his tenure with Mahler’s Seventh. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert. Photo by Chris Lee. Photoshop by the author. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Festival Preview: Caramoor
The stately festival in Katonah prepares for changes. by Paul J. Pelkonen The big tent at Caramoor and at one end, the Venetian Theater. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Now We Can Play the Forbidden Music
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the MET Orchestra end the Carnegie Hall season. by Paul J. Pelkonen In flight: Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Nicolas Brodard © 2017 the... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Tomorrow's New Country
Gregg Kallor and the Attacca Quartet play new music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Five alive: Gregg Kallor (left) and the Attacca Quartet in concert at the Sheen... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Exit Over the Rainbow
Alan Gilbert's valediction continues with Das Rheingold. by Paul J. Pelkonen The gods have a strategy session in Das Rheingold as Alan Gilbert (right)... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
