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: Blood and Chocolate
LoftOpera mounts Verdi's Macbeth. by Paul J. Pelkonen Uneasy lies the head: Macbeth (Craig Irvin, center) sees Banco's ghost in Verdi's Macbeth. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Farewell to Childhood
Daniil Trifonov returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniil Trifonov in performance at the Verbier Festival. Photo by Nicolas Brodard © 2016 The Verbie... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Hvorostovsky Withdraws from Met Production
The singer has bowed out of the upcoming Eugene Onegin for health reasons. by Paul J. Pelkonen Singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Photo from his website This morning,... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Girl Who Has (Almost) Everything
Patricia Racette brings her Salome to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen A head in the opera business: Patricia Racette holds the severed head of Jokaanan (John the... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Girl Who Has (Almost) Everything
Patricia Racette brings her Salome to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen A head in the opera business: Patricia Racette (center) with the (severed) head of Željk... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Hear Them
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Semyon Bychkov in action. Photo from the artist's website. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Bacharach to the Future
Some reflections on a lost album and my early love of music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Burt Bacharach. © 1971 A M Records. Ever have one of those moments where musi... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: First Cake, Then Ice Cream
The pianist Boris Berezovsky returns to New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Boris Berezovsky onstage at the Mariinsky Theater.. Photo copyright 1996... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Salome
The opera that made Richard Strauss a household name and shocked the world. by Paul J. Pelkonen Head-hunter: Patricia Racette is Salome in the Met's new... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Game of Chairs
Iván Fischer leads (and reseats) the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Iván Fischer leads the New York Philharmonic this week. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Girl in the Bubble
Kristin Opalais returns as Manon Lescaut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cast aside: Kristin Opalais in the last scene of Manon Lescaut. Photo by Ken Howard © 2016 The... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Pair of Nines Beats (Almost) Anything
Two different takes on Beethoven's last symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen From a drawing of Friday evening's performance of Glen Roven's Goodnight Moon.Art by Joan... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Dutchman Takes the Helm
Jaap van Zweden leads the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jaap van Zweden takes aim. Photo by Chris Lee © 2016 The New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: And Then Things Got Difficult
Bezhod Abduraimov makes his main stage Carnegie Hall debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Bezhod Abdumairov and friend.Photo courtesy Harrison Parrott. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: We Don't Have To Take Our Shoes Off
Juilliard Opera lifts off with Jonathan Dove's Flight. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stuck in the aurport with you: the Refugee (Jakub Józef Orliński, left) and... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dynamite from Fairyland
Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin brought the Philadelphia Orchestra back to Carnegie Hall. Photo by Jan... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Unexpected Party
Renée Fleming premieres Letters from Georgia by Kevin Puts. by Paul J. Pelkonen Petunias by Georgia O'Keeffe © 1924 The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Most concerts a... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Not Just Greasy Kids' Stuff
Marc-André Hamelin at the 92nd St. Y. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Marc-André Hamelin returned to New York on Saturday night. Photo © 2016 Hyperion Records... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Invisible Pirates Attack
Mozart and Ravel at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Danil Trifonov (center) plays Mozart with conductor Vladimir Jurowski (upper right)an... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Reviews: The Children of Brahms
The Berlin Philharmonic explores the roots of atonality. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Simon Rattle. Image © Berlin Philharmonic for the Digital Concert Hall. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
