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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A First Look: The Metropolitan Opera 2017-18
Superconductor previews the coming season at the big house. by Paul J. Pelkonen This is why we can't have nice things: a scene from the cancelled Calixto... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Diamonds on Velvet
Rudolf Buchbinder joins the Vienna Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Rudolf Buchbinder played Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 at Carnegie Hall on Friday night.Phot... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: On With the Revolution
The Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra plays Shostakovich. by Paul J. Pelkonen Russian propaganda poster commemorating the rebellion on the battleship Potemkinand... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Highlander Way
The sounds of Scotland come to Fukuoka. by Paul J. Pelkonen Maestro Shao-Chia Liu led the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in Mendelssohn and Bruch.Photo from the... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Beyond the Zero
The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra plays for peace. by Paul J. Pelkonen (A version of this article was originally published in Japanese translation by the... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Time is Illusion
The Vienna Philharmonic returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Franz Weiser-Möst led the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday night.Photo by Michael Pöhm... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Original King of Comedy
Herbert Blomstedt conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Herbert Blomstedt at the helm of the New York Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee © 2016... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They're Only Northern Songs
Paavo Järvi leads the NHK Symphony Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen (A version of this article was originally published in Japanese translation by the... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Twelve Days Under the Rising Sun
An Overview of Hearing Japanese Orchestras by Paul J. Pelkonen Image from JapanLover.Me The 2017 Hearing Japanese Orchestras project provided the opportunity fo... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Elektra
Richard Strauss' fourth opera is black and white...and red all over. by Paul J. Pelkonen The bloody axe used to kill Agamemnon is a central plot point of... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Salome
Richard Strauss' shocking opera still makes heads roll. by Paul J. Pelkonen Depravity: Salome (Camilla Nylund) with the head of Jokanaan (Alan Held)at the clima... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Stewart Copeland
The former Police-man discusses his fifth opera, premiering Feb. 18. by Paul J. Pelkonen Welcome to The Island of Morel with your guide: Stewart Copeland. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Werther
The Met brings back its handsome new Werther...without its star, Jonas Kaufmann. by Paul J. Pelkonen Isabel Leonard stands strong as Charlotte in Massenet's... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Old, Old Story
Joshua Gersen steps in at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Tchaikovsky on his deathbed, 1893. Image from Wikimedia Commons. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Polls Are Closed!
The next Superconductor Audio Guide series will focus on Richard Strauss. by Paul J. Pelkonen Richard Strauss stuffed the ballot box and will be the subject of... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Happy Ending Machine
Christoph Eschenbach brings the Bamberg Symphony to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The priestly Christoph Eschenbach. Photo by Margot Ingoldsby Schulman... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Her Terrible, Swift Sword
Juditha Triumphans triumphs at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Judith and Holofernes by Valentin de Bolougne. National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Malta... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Fishing in the Dark
The Metropolitan Opera hooks a new Rusalka. by Paul J. Pelkonen All dried out: Kristin Opolais (top) is the mermaid and Brandon Jovanovich is the Prince in the... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Symphony of a Thousand Years
Jordi Savall opens La Serenissima at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The elegant and scholarly Jordi Savall and friend. Image by Molina Visuals. A... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Other Side of Tchaikovsky
Week Two of Beloved Friend at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emotive: Semyon Bychkov conducts Tchaikovsky at Lincoln Center. Photo by Chris Lee © 2017 Th... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
