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: The Three Faces of Wolfgang
Mostly Mozart tours the composer's symphonies. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Richard Goode. Photo from Frank Salomon and Associates © 2016 Fifty years ago,... Read more
Posted on 14 August 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 A scene from the Met's classic production of L'Italiana in Algeri. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A View From the Balcony
Yes return to New York for this critic's "night off." by Paul J. Pelkonen Yes 2016 (clockwise from left) Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jay Schellen, Billy... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Bohéme
The Met brings back its meal ticket featuring four starving artists. by Paul J. Pelkonen If the shoe fits...Susanna Philips (center) as Musetta in a scene from... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Truth And Consequences
Le Villi and La Navarraise at the Bard Festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sean Pannikar (left) and Talise Trevigne in a tense moment from Puccini's Le Villi. Photo b... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Idomeneo, Re Di Creta
Sense, sensibility and yes, sea monsters in Mozart's mythic drama. by Paul J. Pelkonen Image from the 1955 Ray Harryhausen picture It Came From Beneath the... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Lifting the Shroud
Paavo Järvi and Martin Fröst at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen The man and his horn: clarinetist Martin Fröst.Photo from MartinFrost. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Giovanni
Mozart's libertine nobleman returns to add to his catalogue. by Paul J. Pelkonen Down in flames: the Don gets his justice in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Tristan Und Isolde
The Met opens its season with Wagner's transcendental tragedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sailing westward to Cornwall: Nina Stemme as Isolde.Photo © 2016 courtesy... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Conflagration, Comedy and Crisis
A perfect pair of programs at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Explosante-fixé: Paul Lewis and the parts of a piano.Photo by Joseph Molina © 2016 harmonia... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Audio Guide: The Major Mozart Operas
Seven great works from the genius who changed the world. by Paul J. Pelkonen Somewhere around three-quarters of the way through the ten articles lay month... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Get Out of Jail Free
Bel Canto at Caramoor mounts Beethoven's Fidelio. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jailhouse romance: Pablo Heras-Casado (lef0 conducts the Orchestra of St. Read more
Posted on 02 August 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Parsifal
In Wagner's last stage work, "time becomes space." by Paul J. Pelkonen Baritone Ryan McKinny as Amfortas in the new Bayreuth production of Parsifal which... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Taming the Savage Beast
A scuffle mars Thursday's Mostly Mozart concert. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Louis Langrée led Thursday's Mostly Mozart concert at Alice Tully Hall. Photo ©... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016)
The composer of eight symphonies and fourteen concertos was 87. by Paul J. Pelkonen Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara at his piano. Photo by Outi Pyhäranta.... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Royal Tasting Table
Mozart opera served tapas-style in The Illuminated Heart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Burning down the house: Christine Goerke (center) sings Elettra in The... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Her Daddy Said: "A Whore"
Bard SummerScape plucks Mascagni's rare Iris. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pimp daddy: Kyoto (Douglas Williams) menaces Iris (Talise Trevigne) in Mascagni's opera.Photo... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Götterdämmerung
The Ring comes full circle. by Paul J. Pelkonen Act II Scene II of Götterdämmerung as staged by the Mariinsky Theater.That's Hagen standing on top of the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Three Aces and a Pair
Apotheosis Opera takes on The Girl of the Golden West by Paul J. Pelkonen This Minnie ain't no mouse: Stacy Stofferahn confronts "Dick Johnson" (Nicholas... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Audio Guide: Siegfried
A boy's own adventure tale...interrupted. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stefan Vinke as Siegfried in Act II of the opera that bears his name. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
