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: Bring on the Dancing Hippos
The New York Philharmonic plays Fantasia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hyacinth Hippo and Ben Ali Gator dance a pas de deux in Fantasia. Image © 1940 The Walt Disney... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Mighty Shout of Joy
Trinity Church ends its two-month Revolutionaries festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen The logo of this year's Revolutionaries festival at Trinity Church.© 2016 Trinit... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: And So His Watch is Winding Down
James Levine, Evgeny Kissin and the MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen James Levine in 2013, ensconced in his special motorized wheelchair on... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: The Importance of Having Biennials
The New York Philharmonic gears up for its second NYPhil Biennial. by Paul J. Pelkonen Refracted: NY Phil Biennial curator and Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Due South Vs. True North
1B1 plays Ginastera at Trinity Church. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jan Bjøranger (in black) leads the chamber orchestra 1B1 at Trinity Church. Photo by the author. Read more
Posted on 19 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The North Remembers
John Storgårds debuts with the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Flying Finn: The conductor John Storgårds takes aim.Photo © 2016 by Heiki... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Cooke, the Pianist, the Wife and Her Mahler
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The top of his game: Yannick Nézet-Séguin onstage at Carnegie... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Golden State Warriors
The Carnegie Hall debut of the Calidore String Quartet by Paul J. Pelkonen Jeffrey Myers, Jeremy Berry, Estelle Choi and Ryan Meehan: the Calidore String... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Wheels Off the Bus Go Thump! Thump! Thump!
Superconductor breaks down the 2015-16 season at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Politics behind the gold curtain at the Metropolitan Opera in a... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Revenge of the Nerds
Andrés Orozco-Estrada debuts with the Cleveland Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Talk to the hands: Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estradamade his Cleveland Orchestra... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Uneasy Lies the Tiara
Angela Meade returns in Parisina d'Este. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano Angela Meade.Photo from her website. The 21st century has been one of revival and new... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Belmonte Stakes
The Met mounts Die Entführung aus dem Serail. by Paul J. Pelkonen I've got a tenor on my shoulder: Hans-Peter König (left) clowns as Osmin asPedrillo (Brenton... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Jump, They Say
Anna Netrebko to sing Tosca at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anna Netrebko (right) on the roof of the Castel Sant'Angelo, practicing for her 2017-18 run as... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Well, There's Your Lion
The Met brings back Bart Sher's Otello. by Paul J. Pelkonen A rit of fealous jage: Aleksandrs Antonenko returns as Otello.Photo by Ken Howard © 2016 The... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Bearable Lightness of Being
Alan Gilbert conducts his last program of the 2015-16 season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The amazing Carter Brey and his favored instrument.Photo by Chris Lee © 2016... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Après De La Belle Epoque
The Manhattan School of Music offers a French double bill. by Paul J. Pelkonen Images related to L'Enfant et les Sortilèges (left) and Persée et... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Mechanics of the Heart
Emanuel Ax plays Beethoven at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Emanuel Ax and friend. Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco for Sony Classical. There is something... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Righteous Heart of Darkness
The Met mounts Patrice Chéreau’s Elektra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elektra (Nina Stemme, right) does nothing to alleviate the fears of her mother... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Sacrifices Are on Hold
Anna Netrebko cancels Met and Covent Garden Norma premieres. by Paul J. Pelkonen The new Met production of Norma will not look at all like this, and it will... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Finn Steps In
James Levine out, Esa-Pekka Salonen in next season at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen makes a point. Photo by Clive Barda. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
