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: In Their Darkest Hour
Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The redoubtable Sir Simon Rattle brought the Berlin Philharmonic back to New... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Building Bridges in the Sky
Anoushka Shankar with the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anoushka Shankar and friend. Photo by Belinda Lawley. The classical music of India is very... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2016 THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Bell, Bax and Candlepower
Joshua Bell at Alice Tully Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joshua Bell at work. Photo by Kirk Fratzke for the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Quick Word About the Election
And back to music soon after...promise! It is impossible for Superconductor to exist in a bubble, or to allow the events of last night's election of Donald Trum... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Master Builder
Steve Reich turns 80 at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Footage from Hindenburg, part of Steve Reich's Three Tales. Image by Beryl Korot © 2002 Nonesuch... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Country Discomfort
The Met revives Leoš Janáček's Jenůfa. by Paul J. Pelkonen Karita Mattila (standing) holds Oksana Dyka in a key scene from Act II of... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2016 THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Their Business is Rejoicing
The London Symphony Orchestra at NJPAC.by Paul J. PelkonenMiracle man: conductor Gianandrea Noseda in action.Photo © 2016 Teatro Regio di Torino.The London... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Pit and the Piano
On Site Opera and the Crypt Sessions unearth The Tell-Tale Heart.by Paul J. PelkonenHanging on a heartbeat: Elizabeth Pojanowski performs The Tell-Tale Heart... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Last Ash-in' Zero
"Opera lover" ruins two performances at the Met.by Paul J. PelkonenOpera spoiler: Roger Kaiser (inset) ruined Saturday's Metropolitan Opera performancesof... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Laughter on Tenth Avenue
Pablo Heras-Casado returns to the New York Philharmonic.by Paul J. PelkonenA subway musician: Pablo Heras-Casado underground.Photo by Ari Maldonado. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Leaderless, Not Rudderless
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra opens its 2016 season.by Paul J. PelkonenMembers of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Photo © 2016 Orpheus Chamber OrchestraThe... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Everyone Loves Tchaikovsky
NJSO music director Xian Zhang makes her subscription debut.by Paul J. PelkonenThe changing of the guard at a symphony orchestra is a complicated process,... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Famous Last Words
The Danish String Quartet at Zankel Hall.by Paul J. PelkonenLayabouts: the Danish String Quartet defy gravity. Photo © ECM Records.The last utterance by a... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Rest of This Concert Will Be in Polish
The Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra returns to New York.by Paul J. PelkonenDress casual: Jacek Kaspszyk (center) rehearses the Warsaw National... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Brothers From the Same Quartet
The Emerson String Quartet celebrates forty years. by Paul J. Pelkonen The members of the Emerson String Quartet, past and present: Philip Setzer, Paul... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Brontë Theorem
The Center for Contemporary Opera unveils Jane Eyre. by Paul J. Pelkonen It's up to the woman upstairs: Jennifer Zetlan as Jane Eyre. Photo by Steven Pisano ©... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Prodigy and the Proletarian
The Belcea Quartet play Schubert and Shostakovich. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea, Axel Schacher, violins,Antoine Lederlin, cello,... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: He Bows For No Man
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The violinist Leonidas Kavakos led the New York Philharmonic on Friday... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It Came From Inner Space!
The Orb descend on Webster Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Orb: Thomas Fehlmann and Dr. Alex Patterson at Webster Hall.Photo by the author. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Astounded and Surrounded
Dream Theater plays The Astonishing in Newark. by Paul J. Pelkonen Surrounded...by drums. Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie sings The Astonishing. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
