Superconductor

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.
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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: A Very Unexpected Journey
Simone Young leads the New York Philharmonic in the Mahler Sixth. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Big Bang: Daniel Druckman swings the hammer at the climax of the Mahle... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Stream of Knots and Crosses
Andrew Rudin celebrates his 80th birthday at Bargemusic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Andew Rudin with the Moog synthesizer and at his current workstation. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Symphonies Built for Two
Yuja Wang and Gautier Capuçon at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pierre Capuçon and Yuja Wang came together to play at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Shiver Me Timbers
A Guide to The Flying Dutchman on disc. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Flying Dutchman prepares to battle the Silver Surfer.Art by Jack Kirby from Silver Surfer Vol.... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Heavy Hammer of Fate
At the New York Philharmonic, Jaap van Zweden is on the disabled list. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the New York Philharmonic brace for impact as Daniel... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Darkness, Light and Opera
The Budapest Festival Orchestra returns to New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen Iván Fischer has led the Budapest Festival Orchestra since founding it in... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Time Standing Still
Yefim Bronfman returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yefim Bronfman, shown here in performance at the 92nd St Y,returned to Carnegie Hall this week.... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Siegfried
The third and least-loved part of the Ring has some of its most sublime music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Badger, badger, badger, badger....the dragon Fafner emerges i... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Rome, Built in Eighteen Days
Yannick Nézet-Séguin drives his Mozart cycle into La Clemenza di Tito. by Paul J. Pelkonen What's an assassination between friends? Read more
Posted on 03 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Songs For An Empty Pocket
Musicians gather at Symphony Space to celebrate John Eaton's birthday. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson pays tribute to the late John Eaton, using the... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Across Oceans of Sand
The Met's new Aida takes Verdi back to Las Vegas. by Paul J. Pelkonen Opened in 1993, the Luxor Las Vegas hotel is an inspiration for Michael Mayer's second... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Treasure Hidden in the Earth
A fifth chapter of Wagner's Ring has been found...and authenticated. by Paul J. Pelkonen Siegfried battles Fafner in Arthur Rackham's classic drawings based on... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: All the Pretty Horses
Die Walküre returns at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fearless: Christine Goerke makes her Act II entrance as Brunnhilde in Die Walküre. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Her Dark Materials
With the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Mitsuko Uchida returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The ten magic fingers of Mitsuko Uchida. Photo by Jean Radel. Read more
Posted on 30 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
At an Exhibition: At Play in the Color Fields
Spilling Over opens at the Whitney. by Paul J. Pelkonen (Yes, this is not a music review, but the second installment in a new series about visual art, called... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Meet the New Boss
Sir Simon Rattle leads the LSO in La Damnation de Faust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Karen Cargill and Bryan Hymel ride the highway to hell in Berlioz' La damnation de... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Devilish Deeds: A Fast Guide to Faust
Or, how to keep seven different versions of the same story straight. by Paul J. Pelkonen (This post first appeared as a Patron Exclusive on Superconductor's... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Weight on His Shoulders
Jaap van Zweden leads Brahms, Adams and Ives at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Man at work: Jaap van Zweden rallies the New York Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Clemenza Di Tito
Mozart's drama of intrigue and attempted assassination in Ancient Rome. by Paul J. Pelkonen Matthew Polenzani (seen here in the title role of Mozart's... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: One Little Goat
Amore Opera celebrates a decade with Meyerbeer's Dinorah. by Paul J. Pelkonen Looking for goats in all the wrong places: Jennifer Moore in Dinorah.Photo ©... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA