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 Slow Journey Into Silence
The Jerusalem String Quartet plays Beethoven. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Jerusalem String Quartet: Alexander Pavlovsky, Sergei Bresler, Kyril Zlotnitov andOri... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: New World, Old School
The New York Philharmonic unveils 2016-17. by Paul J. Pelkonen On the mic: Music director Alan Gilbert (left) and Philharmonic president Matthew Van... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: The Prodigy Returns
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center focuses 2016-17 on Mendelssohn. by Paul J. Pelkonen Two sides of Felix Mendelssohn: as child prodigy and man. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: He's Bad And He Knows It
Esa-Pekka Salonen makes CONTACT! at National Sawdust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Your host: composer Esa-Pekka Salonen offered Monday night's CONTACT! concert with... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Television Review: Don't Call Him Dude
Amazon.com's Mozart in the Jungle. by Paul J. Pelkonen Waltz of the flowers Gael Garcia Bernal as Rodrigo in Mozart in the Jungle.Image © 2014 Amazon. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Crooks and Wires
Anima Eterna Brugge arrives at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Crooked: the horns of Anima Eterna Brugge. Photo © 2015 Sydney Festival The practice of... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Brought To You By The Letter "B"
Juanjo Mena conducts Beethoven and Bruckner. by Paul J. Pelkonen In search of transcendence: conductor Juanjo Mena.Photo © 2016 Columbia Artists Management Inc. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Edgar Froese: 1944-2016
The Tangerine Dream founder was 70. Plugged in: Edgar Froese at work in the studio. Edgar Froese, the electronic music pioneer who founded the pioneering... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: He Carries a Big Shtick
The Philadelphia Orchestra plays Haydn and Bruckner. By Paul J. Pelkonen On the podium: Yannick Nézet-Séguin.Image courtesy the Philadelphia Orchestra. The... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Diamonds Are Forever
Jaap van Zweden is the Philharmonic’s next music director. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jaap van Zweden is the 26th music director of the New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Carnegie Hall 2016-17 Preview: Masks, Marathons, and Marvels
Ambitious 2016-17 season offers Mahler, Bruckner and a Venetian festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Venetian festival La Serenissima comes to Carnegie Hall in... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
He Won't Be Sailing to America
Star tenor nixes Met Manon Lescaut. Jonas Kaufmann (left) and Kristine Opolais will not reunite in the Met's new Manon Lescaut.Here they sing the roles of... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Night at the Museum
New York City Opera Renaissance presents Tosca. by Paul J. Pelkonen Painted set design depicting the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle in Rome. Painting by... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Taking Twin Peaks (by Strategy)
Marc-André Hamelin returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marc-André Hamelin grabs a slice of the piano.Photo © Marc-André Hamelin courtesy Hemsing... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Sad Tales, Best for Winter
The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Franz Welser-Möst led the Cleveland Orchestra on Sunday night at Carnegie Hall.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Poe-Faced
The American Modern Ensemble premieres a pair of chamber operas. by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer and his title character.Original photo of Stewart Copeland ©... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Theory of Massive Attack
The New York Philharmonic goes massive and modern. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert and Frank Peter Zimmermann on tour in Europe 2012.Photo by Chris Lee © 2012... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Ringstrasse Cycle
The Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The maestro in flight: Yannick Nézet-Séguin.Photo by Jan Egan © 2016 The Philadelphia Orchestra. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Gowns, Gods and Generals
Lisette Oropesa opens 2016 recital series at the Armory. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lisette Oropesa (right) and pianist John Churchwell at the Park Avenue... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Film Review: Copying Beethoven
Ed Harris' 2006 biopic hits some of the right notes. by Paul J. Pelkonen A bewigged Ed Harris scores in Copying Beethoven.Photo © 2006 MGM/United Artists.... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
