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.
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 Preview: April 2016 at the New York Philharmonic
Mahler and Musical Marvels at David Geffen Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen The maestro: Bernard Haitink returns to the Philharmonic.Photo by Chris Lee © 2014 New York... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recording Review: The Luxury Grail Package
The Herbert von Karajan Parsifal. by Paul J. Pelkonen King of the Grail: Peter Hofmann (center) takes over in the Herbert von Karajan recordingof Parsifal. Art ... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Glory of Infinite Resource
The Park Avenue Armory stages Louis Andriessen's De Materie. by Paul J. Pelkonen A zeppelin watches its flock in Part IV of Louis Andriessen's De Materie. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Capitalizing on His Success
YUNDI plays Chopin at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist YUNDI in action. Photo © 2014 EMI Classics. The pianist YUNDI is a bona fide sensation,... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: They're Goin' Back to Cali
¡Figaro! (90210) bows at The Duke on 42nd Street. by Paul J. Pelkonen Susanna (Samarie Alicea) admires her new wedding bonnet as Figaro (José Adán... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Simon Boccanegra
Plácido Domingo descends (literally) into Genoese politics. by Paul J. Pelkonen Don't mess with the Doge: Plácido Domingo scowling in Simon... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Bowing to His Own Beat
Joshua Bell leads the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. by Paul J. Pelkonen Follow the leader: Joshua Bell (standing, center) leads the Academy of St.... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's A Show About Nothing
Sibelius, Shostakovich and Salonen at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leonidas Kavakos (left) in a battle of wills with Alan Gilbert (right)as the New Yor... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Dinosaurs Attack
The American Symphony Orchestra plays Max Reger. by Paul J. Pelkonen Please keep your arms and legs inside the blog at all times.Photo alteration by the... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Old School, Young Baton
Christian Arming conducts the NJSO at NJPAC. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Christian Arming. Photo by Koichu Miura. On Thursday afternoon at the gorgeous (but... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Song is Ever Changing
A liederabend with Paul Appleby at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Songs from the big chair: tenor Paul Appleby gave a recital at Zankel Hall Wednesday... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Voice of the North
The Orchestra symphonique de Montréal returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Kent Nagano. Photo courtesy Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: He Digs American Music
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The man. The myth. The tux. Gustavo Dudamel.Photo © 2016 Los Angeles Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Peter Maxwell Davies (1935-2016)
The former Master of the Queen's Music was 81. by Paul J. Pelkonen Composer Peter Maxwell Davies. Photo © Stephen Lock. Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies, the... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: To Infinity and Beyond
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Mahler Third. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Dude abides: Gustavo Dudamel. Photo by Mark Hanauer © 2015 Universal Classics UMG For... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: This is Your Brain on Ecstasy
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Turangalîla-symphonie. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hear the hair: Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Turangalîla-Ssmphonieat David Geffen Hall... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Keith Emerson (1944-2016)
The rock keyboard legend found dead at 71. by Paul J. Pelkonen He was a lucky man: Keith Emerson. Photo by Michael Tweed. Keyboardist Keith Emerson, founding... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Torching the Warehouse
Loft Opera goes to the mattresses with Tosca. by Paul J. Pelkonen Police brutality: Scarpia (Gustavo Fuelien) menaces Tosca (Eleni Calenos) in Act II ofPuccini'... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Voice in the Crowd
Pianist Eric Huebner gives a Messiaen Week recital. by Paul J. Pelkonen Image by commonmarket for zazzle.ca If you were to list the great concert pianists on th... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Messiaen-ic Visions
The Philharmonic makes CONTACT! to open Messiaen Week. by Paul J. Pelkonen Taxi! A still from Esa-Pekka Salonen's commercial for Apple's iPad Air.Image © 2015... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
