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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Opera Review: A Sea of Troubles
Breaking the Waves sails into New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jan (John Moore) and Bess (Kiera Duffy) go to the altar in the first act of Breaking the... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Curtains for a Super-Spy
The Prototype Festival stages Mata Hari. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dancing undercover: Tina Miller (center) in a scene from Mata Hari.Photo by Benjamin Heller © 2017... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: No Funny Business
The New York Philharmonic premieres H.K. Gruber's Piano Concerto. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emanuel Ax (left) Alan Gilbert (right) and the New York Philharmonic. Phot... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: Bruckner Symphony Cycle
Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin Staatskapelle at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniel Barenboim conducts the Berlin Staatskapelle.Photo © 2016 Accentus... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: 2017 Prototype Festival
Femme fatales, infidelity, gross anatomy and yes...opera! by Paul J. Pelkonen This conceptual image for Julian Wachner's Rev. 23 promises a hot two weeksof... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2017 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year in Reviews 2016: Opera
The best productions and singing that kept vigil in a dark year. by Paul J. Pelkonen Vigil in a wilderness of mirrors: Nina Stemme (center) in Tristan und... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Journeys End In Lovers Meeting
L'Amour de Loin at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Susanna Philips (top) Tamara Mumford (left) and Eric Owens in L'Amour de Loin. Photo by Ken Howar... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Swimming Against the Third Stream
The New York Philharmonic premieres (most of) Wynton Marsalis' new symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen Trombonist Joseph Alessi was the featured soloist at the New... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year in Reviews 2016: Recitals and Chamber Music
We look at the best intimate concerts of a troubled 2016. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Danish String Quartet played last works by Shostakovich and Schubert, a... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year In Reviews 2016: Orchestral Concerts
The best bombast of the year that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Simon Rattle did his last tour with the Berlin Philharmonic.Photo © 2016 Berliner Philharmoniker... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2016 THEATRE & OPERA -
Time is Illusion: Life, Death and Superconductor
A holiday reflection on the year that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen George Michael, 1963-2016 I've had a lot of deaths in my life, of family, friends, and people... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2016 CULTURE -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Roméo Et Juliette
"A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life..." by Paul J. Pelkonen Publicity photo of Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo as Juliette and her Roméo. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Lion of Babylon
Plácido Domingo returns to the Met in Nabucco. by Paul J. Pelkonen King for a day: Placido Domingo raves in the title role of Nabucco.Photo by Marty Sohl... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: La Clemenza Di Tito
A plea for mercy or expediency in Mozart's final opera seria. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Roman Emperor Titus. Portrait by Bernardino Campi. It's funny how necessit... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Still Frozen After All These Years
Christopher Dylan Herbert revives Winterize. by Paul J. Pelkonen In the bleak midwinter: Christopher Dylan Herbert sings Winterreisein the Brooklyn Botanic... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Sending Don Carlos To Therapy
An in-depth look at Verdi's longest and most troubled opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Placido Domingo in Don Carlos. Cover art © 1990 Deutsche Grammophon/UMG Giusepp... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Mahler's Bones
Christian Gerhaher sings Gustav Mahler's lieder. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gerold Hubner (left) and Christian Gerhaher in recital at Wigmore Hall. Photo by Simon Jay... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Warrior For Her Art
Joyce DiDonato sings of war and peace. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato sings of war and peace at Carnegie Hall, with dancer Manuel Palazzo (right.)Photo by... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2016 Gift Guide: Big Box Sets For the Music Collector
There's nothing like Mozart for the holidays. by Paul J. Pelkonen The business model of the music business has changed. Classical labels still do tons of... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Saturn's Timely Return
Jiří Bělohlávek leads the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek. Photo by Peter Kadlec. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
