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: The Price of Reinvention
Soprano Natalie Dessay returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Natalie Dessay. Photo © Sony Classical. Natalie Dessay is no stranger to adversity. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Volga Display of Power
Juillard Opera mounts Kat'a Kabanova. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bad romance: Boris (Gerard Schneider, left) woos the heroine (Felicia Moore) in Juilliard's... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Up the Down Banister
The noisy return of the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J, Pelkonen Pianist Jonathan Biss doing what he does.Photo from Onyx Records. The New York Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
His Last, Bigliest Bow
Donald Trump brings back Luciano Pavarotti. by Paul J. Pelkonen This didn't really happen....or did it? Luciano Pavarotti sings with Donald Trump. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
On Recordings, Diversity and Bigger Hard Drives
Or maybe I'm just getting less picky. by Paul J. Pelkonen You try sorting this out.... When I was setting out to build a classical music library, it was a very... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Last Waltz
Many partings mark the Met's new Rosenkavalier. by Paul J. Pelkonen Kiss the girls: Octavian (Elīna Garanča) woos the Marschallin (Renée Fleming) in... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Ten to One
The San Francisco Symphony encapsulates Mahler's career. by Paul J. Pelkonen Busted: Michael Tilson Thomas (right) with Rodin's bust of Gustav Mahler. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They're Red-Eyed But Fearless
The San Francisco Symphony returns to New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen Michael Tilson Thomas at the helm of the San Francisco Symphony.Photo courtesy Carnegie Hall. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: ...And Carry a Small Stick
Valery Gergiev conducts Debussy, Schubert and Mahler. by Paul J. Pelkonen An intense moment with Valery Gergiev. Photo © 2017 Mariinsky Opera. Any concert... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Michelle Ross
The violinist has the keys to Bach's solo repertory for her instrument. by Paul J. Pelkonen Violinist Michelle Ross.Photo © The Juilliard School. "There are so... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: She's Back on the Clock
A new Violetta in the Met's La Traviata. by Paul J. Pelkonen Carmen Giannatasio as Violetta in the Met's La Traviata.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2017 The... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dionysius Rampant
Valery Gergiev conducts Beethoven and Ravel. by Paul J. Pelkonen Valery Gergiev at the helm of his Munich forces.Photo by Chris Christodoulou at the BBC proms... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Ding, Dong, Ditch
New York City Opera dredges up La Campana Sommersa. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ring-a-ding-ding. The titular La Campana sommersa (left) with L'Ondino (Michael Chiodi,... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Another Trip to Golgotha
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary. by Paul J. Pelkonen At the controls: conductor David Robertson. Phot... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Go to Jail. Do Not Pass 'Go.'
The Met may send Anna Netrebko to the gulag. by Paul J. Pelkonen Concept art for the Metropolitan Opera's From the House of the Dead, Anna Netrebko. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Minimal Fuss
Steve Reich’s Three Generations opens with John Adams and Terry Riley. by Paul J. Pelkonen John Adams and Terry Riley. Their music was celebrated on Thursday... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Nature Red in Tooth (and Claw)
Manhattan School of Music presents a cunning little Vixen. by Paul J. Pelkonen Right before the feathers fly: the Vixen Sharp-Ears (Shantal Martin,... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: New Blood for the Old Kingdom
The third cast is the charm for the Met's long-running Aida. by Paul J. Pelkonen Radàmes (Jorge de Léon, left) and Aida (Krassmira Stoyanova) in Act III of... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Ariadne Auf Naxos
This comedy was the first Richard Strauss opera to be about...opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Twmple of Apollo on the Greek island of Naxos. the world of opera... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: There's Not a Lot of Money in Revenge
New Amsterdam Opera mounts La Forza del Destino. by Paul J. Pelkonen Face-off: Tenor Errin Brooks (in profile) confronts baritone Stephen Gaertnerin La Forza de... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
