Superconductor
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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.
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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: Freedom For Free
The New York Philharmonic plays Central Park. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert (left) conducts soloist Anthony McGill (right) and the New YorkPhilharmonic... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Madcap Marriage, Minus Mozart
On Site Opera mounts Marcos Portugal's Figaro. by Paul J. Pelkonen Oh, Susanna: Jesse Blumberg as Figaro in the kitchen of 632 on Hudson.Photo by Rebecca Fay fo... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: "And It Was Bye-bye New Jersey..."
Jacques Lacombe ends his tenure with the NJSO. by Paul J. Pelkonen It can be argued that the six year tenure of conductor Jacques Lacombe has been a general... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Sophomore Jinx
The second NY Phil Biennial comes to an end. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert and orchestra take the last bows of the 2016 NY Phil Biennial.Photo by Chris Lee... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
On Orlando, the Opera and Growing Up in Brooklyn
A reflection on fear, terror and the massacre at Pulse. by Paul J. Pelkonen Frame-grab from The Simpsons episode "Bart the Genius"© 1989 Gracie Films/20th... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: With a Slide and a Clatter
Two concertos at the NY Phil Biennial. by Paul J. Pelkonen Percussionist Martin Grubinger was the featured soloist in John Corigliano's percussion concerto... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Happy Birthday, Herr Doktor Strauss
Today is Richard Strauss' birthday. So here's some music. by Paul J. Pelkonen I've loved and admired the music of Richard Strauss ever since I first saw Die Fra... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Nun of Your Business
LoftOpera ends its season with an aerial Comte Ory. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bed-shaped: Thorsteinn Arbornsson (left) Sharin Apostolou (center) and Elizabeth... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Notes from the Underground
The Attacca Quartet play Haydn in a crypt. by Paul J. Pelkonen Unearthed: members of the Attacca Quartet rehearse in the crypt.Photo by Andrew Ousley. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview V: Glimmerglass Festival
Cooperstown, NY is your summer home for opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sweeney Todd cuts heads at this year's Glimmerglass Festival. Photo of the Alice Busch Opera... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview Part IV: Lincoln Center Festival
Steve Reich, Chinese opera and (as usual) serious fun. by Paul J. Pelkonen He's cooler than you: Steve Reich.Photo © Nonesuch Records. Read more
Posted on 08 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: A Breakout Performance
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Paul J. Pelkonen Uncaged: new Met maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Mozart'sDie Entführung aus dem... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview III: Bard Festival
Up the Hudson, the Bard Festival revisits Puccini. by Paul J. Pelkonen Just a settin' on the lawn. No, that statue of Puccini isn't really there.Original photo... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The True North Strong and Free
The Metropolitan Opera has its new music director. by Paul J. Pelkonen A savior comes from out the skies: Yannick Néser-Séguin takes over at the Met. Canadian... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview II: Caramoor
The elegant estate in Katonah, NY has a full slate planned. by Paul J. Pelkonen Baton out of nowhere: Gil Shaham in concert at Caramoor. The violinist will clos... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor 2016 Summer Festival Preview I: The Met and the Philharmonic
Free concerts in the parks start the summer season right. by Paul J. Pelkonen The New York Philharmonic in Central Park. Photo by Chris Lee © 2015 The New York... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: The Angels Take Manhattan
New York City Opera completes comeback with 2016-17 slate. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ava Pine in a scene from the Fort Worth Opera production of Angels in America. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Are You Ready For the Summer?
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center wraps its spring season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Next to big companies like the Metropolitan Opera, New York City... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Leading Edge of Life
The JACK Quartet opens the NY Phil Biennial 2016. by Paul J. Pelkonen They'll melt your face: the JACK Quartet.Photo by Caroline Savage. Every Biennial begins... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The No-Bell Prize
The MET Orchestra goes all-Strauss at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The ever-glamorous Renée Fleming sang Strauss Sunday afternoon at Carnegie Hall.Photo b... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
