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: This Swiss Doesn't Miss
The Metropolitan Opera (finally) brings back Guillaume Tell. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lone warrior: Gerald Finley as William Tell in the Met's Guillaume Tell. Photo... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Opera Guide: Cosí Fan Tutte
"Boys versus girls in the World Series of love.". by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from Così fan tutte as staged in 2005 by the Comic Opera of Berlin.Image ©... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Good Things in Small Packages
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra opens the 92nd St.Y season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The musicians of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.Photo © 2016 courtesy the 92n... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Composer in Rehab
Karyn Levitt offers a cabaret tribute to Hanns Eisler. by Paul J. Pelkonen Karyn Levitt (center) in concert at the Metropolitan Room.Photo by the author. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Senses Working Overtime
The New York Philharmonic presents Circle Map. by Paul J. Pelkonen Clarinetist Kari Krikku (right) makes his escape during Kaija Saariaho's D'om le Vrai... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Shattering the Silence
The Orchestra of St. Luke's opens its Carnegie Hall season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The man in the hat: David Robertson.Photo by Nic Walker. This is a banner year... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Transcendence Ain't Easy
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Turangalîla-Symphonie. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Gustavo Dudamel led the Turangalîla-Symphonieat Carnegie Hall on Saturday... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Change of Seasoning
Spicy South American music with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gustavo Dudamel at the helm of the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Guillaume Tell
For the first time in almost a century, the Met takes aim at Rossini's last opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen A climactic moment from Act III of Guillaume Tell.Photo b... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dancing on the Red Carpet
The Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra opens Carnegie Hall's 2016 season.by Paul J. Pelkonen Gustavo Dudamel leads the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Smashing Glass
Gemma New sparkles at the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Meet the New boss: Gemma New conducted at NJPAC on Thursday.Photo by Fred Stucker... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Two Sides of the Baton
Alan Gilbert conducts Bartòk, Ligeti and Beethoven. by Paul J. Pelkonen Since taking the helm of the New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert has always... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A State of Turban Decay
The Met revives L'Italiana in Algeri. by Paul J. Pelkonen Veiled innuendo: Ildar Abdrazakov (left) mugs for Marianna Pizzolatto in the Met's revival of... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Singer, the Princess and the Orchestra
Magdalena Kožená makes her Philharmonic debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená made her debut with the Philharmonic last... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Labor Peace Breaks Out in Philly
Three day strike by the Philadelphia Orchestra is at an end. Peace breaks out in the City of Brotherly Love. Yes, Virginia, that's a photo alteration, but it... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Der Fliegende Holländer
Yannick Nézet-Séguin steers into Wagnerian waters. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yo-ho! Yo-hei! The Met chorus totes the barges and lifts the bales in Der Fliegende... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Dinner and Two Shows
On Site Opera stages a gala benefit at The Harmonie Club. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leah Partridge (left) and Blythe Gassert Levitt sang a pair of monodramas as On... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
There Ain't No Brotherly Love
The Philadelphia Orchestra goes on strike. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Philadelphia Orchestra, which began this decade mired in bankruptcy proceedings, has just gon... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: L'Italiana in Algeri
Rossini's culture-clash comedy returns, conducted by James Levine. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bass Ildar Abdrazakov is Mustafa in the Met revival of L'Italiana in... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Don Giovanni
Comedy and terror walk side by side in Mozart's dramma giocoso. by Paul J. Pelkonen The statue of the Commendatore makes his entrance in Don Giovanni as staged... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
