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: Two Bridges to Nowhere
Alan Gilbert conducts Mahler and Sibelius. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mahler man: Alan Gilbert (left, back to camera) leads Thomas Hampson (standing) and members of th... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: There Goes the Neighborhood
Juilliard offers a hipster Die Zauberflöte. by Paul J. Pelkonen Next they'll be buying a stroller. Theo Hoffman (right) and Kara Sainz as Papageno and Papagenai... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Don't Mention the War
The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra marches on Leningrad. by Paul J. Pelkonen A propaganda poster during the Siege of Leningrad. It says "Everybody, rise to... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Valediction, Forbidding Mourning
Bernard Haitink conducts Mahler’s Ninth Symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen The great Bernard Haitink at the controls of the New York Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee ... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Die Entführung Aus Dem Serail
Mozart’s Turkish delight will be James Levine’s last bow as music director. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ladder act: Steve Davislim as Pedrillo in the Met's 2008... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Otello
The first new Met production of the 2015-16 season returns. by Paul J. Pelkonen The green-eyed monster: Iago (Željko Lučić, right) works his spel... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Glittering Sound of Another Age
Jane Glover conducts the Cleveland Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor and period performance expert Jane Glover is in Cleveland playingMozart and Haydn.... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Way the Big Wheel Spins
A look at possible music directors for the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Met faces difficult odds in its quest for a new music director.Photoshop... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Occasional Demons
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony return to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo © 2016 San Francisco Symphony.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Withdrawal Symptoms
James Levine will step down as the Met's Music Director next season.. by Paul J. Pelkonen Roll over, Beethoven: James Levine onstage at Carnegie Hall. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Hey Now, They're the All-Stars
The Brahms piano quartets at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen (L.-R.) James Ehnes, Leif Ove Andsnes, Tabea Zimmerman and Clemens Hagenplay Brahms at this... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Elektra
Nina Stemme is out for blood in this new production. by Paul J. Pelkonen It's a trick. Get an ax: Nina Stemme and friend in Elektra.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2016... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Cliff Notes
The Dover String Quartet at Weill Recital Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Dover Quartet (Joel Link, Bryan Lee, Camden Shaw, Milena Pajaro-Van de Stadt)playing... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Alternate Side
Manfred Honeck conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen It's the "Manfred" symphony! Manfred Honeck (with baton) leads the New York... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: She Wore Blue Velvet
Susan Graham returns to Carnegie Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke's. by Paul J. Pelkonen The utterly compelling Susan Graham. Photo by Benjamin Eolavega,... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Meet the New Boss
New music director Xian Zhang conducts the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Xian Zhang kicks back.Photo by Benjamin Ealovega © 2016... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Beautiful South
Spanish Nights at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen El Sombrero de Tres Picos by Salvador Dalí. Image © 1945 Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí In... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Preview: The Fire and Its Maker
The Emerson String Quartet is Passing the Torch at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen This German card from 1932 depicts Beethoven (left) taking music lessons... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: To Thine Own Self Be True
Plaçido Domingo brings Verdi's Simon Boccanegra back to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elected: Plaçido Domingo (kneeling) is elevated to Doge in Somon Boccanegra... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metroprolitarian Opera Preview: Elektra: Lieb Ist Blindheit
Richard Strauss' tragedy Elektra gets a comic-book facelift. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elektra (left) battles the villainous Stierauge in the climax ofRichard Strauss... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
