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: Fireproof
Simon Keenlyside makes a comeback as Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen The statue of the dead Commendatore (Kwangchal Youn, left) takes Don Giovanni (Simon... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Spirits of the Vasty Deep
The Metropolitan Opera opens with Tristan und Isolde. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stuart Skelton and Nina Stemme are Tristan und Isolde in the Met's new staging. Photo... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Journey in the Dark
Matt Haimovitz at The Crypt Sessions. by Paul J. Pelkonen Candlepower: Matt Haimovits and friend at the Crypt Sessions.Photo by Andrew Ousley for the Crypt... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Settling Their Differences
The New York Philharmonic opens their 175th season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert is starting his last year as music director of the New York Philharmonic.... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Der Rosenkavalier
Viennese waltzes and bed-hopping: Strauss' comedy gets a new production.by Paul J. PelkonenElīna Garanča (top) and Renée Fleming in a publicity photo for... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: It's a Bellwether Season!
The New York Philharmonic turns 175.by Paul J. PelkonenNo there really aren't giant bells hanging from the concert ceiling of David Geffen Hall.That's photo... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Eugene Onegin
La Netrebko returns opposite Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Tchaikovsky's drama. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anna Netrebko in the Act I "letter scene" from Eugene Onegin.... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Jukebox Heroes From Outer Space
Jeff Lynne's E.L.O. and the Attacca Quartet rock Radio City Music Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jeff Lynne (center, to the drummer's right) and E.L.O. perform... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Insider's Guide to the Orchestra
InSight Concerts offer a unique listening perspective. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Roger Nierenberg led the InSight Orchestra concerts this weekend at the... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Mozart Before the Wrecking Ball
LoftOpera tackles Cosí fan tutte. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sisters are doin' it for themselves: Dorabella (Sarah Nelson Craft) and Fiordiligi (Megan Pachecano)in a... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Movie Review: It's Like a Kind of Torture
Meryl Streep is Florence Foster Jenkins. by Paul J. Pelkonen She's the queen of the night: Meryl Streep vs. Mozart in Florence Foster Jenkins.Photo © 2016... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Idomeneo
Power, mystery and a gigantic sea monster in Mozart's drama. by Paul J. Pelkonen The supernatural climax of Mozart's Idomeneo.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2006 The... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Traviata
The girl in the red dress goes back on the clock. by Paul J. Pelkonen Champagne supernova: Sonya Yoncheva in La Traviata at the Met. Photo by Ken Howard © 2015... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Werther
The Met brings back its handsome new Werther without its star, Jonas Kaufmann. by Paul J. Pelkonen A poet in a tiny apartment: Jonas Kaufmann in the final... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Total Eclipse of His Art
Rod Gilfry is the loser in David Lang's new opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alone in the dark: Rod Gilfry in the loser. Photo by Richard Termine for the Brooklyn... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: I Puritani
A bel canto favorite returns to the big stage.by Paul J. PelkonenA scene from I Puritani. Photo by Ken Howard © 2016 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
On That Day
Brief Reflections on September 11.by Paul J. PelkonenThere's no escaping what day this is. This is the fifteenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, the day... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Tale of Two Opera Companies
The resuscitated City Opera offers a verismo double bill.by Paul J. PelkonenThat's show biz: Canio (Francesco Anile) menaces his unfaithful Nedda (Jessica Rose... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Johan Botha (1965-2016)
The South African tenor was beloved in Verdi and Wagner.by Paul J. PelkonenJohan Botha as Otello. Photo by Ken Howard © 2007 The Metropolitan Opera. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rusalka
It's like The Little Mermaid but with more death. by Paul J. Pelkonen Appertizing bait: Kritine Opolais is Rusalka in the Met's new production of the... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
