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: Between East and West Lies the North
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen in flight. Photo © Radio France. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Exit Through the Wings
The Philharmonic plays Brahms and Salonen. by Paul J. Pelkonen (Superconductor makes an effort to publish in a timely manner. However, my rustic holiday proved... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Well Hello Again
Superconductor is back from vacation. by Paul J. Pelkonen In case you haven't noticed, this blog has been quiet. Very quiet. I gave myself two weeks of vacation... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Entry of the Xenomorphs into Valhalla
Wagner and Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant by Paul J. Pelkonen "One wrong note eventually ruins the entire symphony."--Walter, Alien: Covenant Piano android:... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Day-Glo Ultraviolet Alert System
New Opera NYC hatches The Golden Cockerel. by Paul J. Pelkonen Tsar wars: Mikhail Svetlov as King Dodon in The Golden Cockerel.Photo courtesy New Opera NYC. Read more
Posted on 21 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Because It's There
Kyung-Wha Chung plays Bach. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mountan ear: Kyung-Wha Chung and friend.Photo from ICA courtesy International Classical Artists. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Let Me Drown
Novus NY plays Become Ocean. by Paul J. Pelkonen (This review is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell.) The composer John... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Contender from Philadelphia
Yannick Nézet-Séguin hire is the best thing about the Met season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gloves off: Yannick Nézet-Séguin is the new "creed" at the Met.Photo... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's All About the Oils
The triumphant New York return of Australia's greatest band. by Paul J. Pelkonen In the valley he walks: Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett.Photo from YouTube. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Power and the Passion
Leon Botstein wrestles Elgar's The Apostles. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leon Botstein. Photo by Kallaher for Bard College. It is never a good idea to follow in the... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Digging in the Dirt
On Site Opera puts on Mozart in a community garden. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gardening at night: Ashley Fox is Lady Violet in Mozart's The Secret Gardiner.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Lamentations and Fabulous Triumph
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Messiah complex? Yannick Nézet-Séguin.Photo from the conductor's... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: This Ain't the Golden West
Utopia Opera digs up The Ballad of Baby Doe. by Paul J. Pelkonen The prize: H.A.W. Tabor (Jack Anderson White, standing) bejewels his beloved Baby Doe(Angela... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Finding Joy at Last
Alan Gilbert conducts Beethoven and Schoenberg. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert at the helm of the New York Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee for the New York... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Unknown Nose
The Met ends its season with Cyrano de Bergerac. by Paul J. Pelkonen The rapier wit: Roberto Alagna as Cyrano de Bergerac.Photo by Ken Howard © 2017 the... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Winged Mercury, Orbiting Venus
Joyce DiDonato sings Ariodante at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato sings "Scherza infida" in Act II of Handel's Ariodantewith Harry Bicket... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: His Way
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Silvia Lelli for the Salzburg Festival. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: When Her Ship Comes In
The Met revives Der fliegende Holländer. by Paul J. Pelkonen I will leave you, loudly: Amber Wagner and Michael Volle in a scene fromDer fliegender Holländer.... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Treasure Hunters
Manhattan School of Music unearths Die Zigeunerbaron. by Paul J. Pelkonen True love wins the day in the last scene if Die Zigeunerbaron.Photo courtesy... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Cyrano De Bergerac
"And all you can come up with is 'Big Nose.'" by Paul J. Pelkonen This isn't The Nose: Roberto Alagna as Cyrano de Bergerac.Photo by Ken Howard © 2017 The... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
