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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Obituary: David Bowie 1947-2016
"Something happened on the day he died"--Blackstar by Paul J. Pelkonen David Bowie in the video for the title track of Blackstar. Read more
Posted on 11 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: But You Can Never Leave
PROTOTYPE Festival presents The Last Hotel. by Paul J. Pelkonen She's ready to check out: Claudia Boyle (center) flanked by Katherine Manley (left)and Robin... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From the Depths to the Heights
The Philharmonic is bringing Wagner back. by Paul J. Pelkonen A couple of swells. Eric Owens (left) and Alan Gilbert at the Japan Society in 2008.Photo by Georg... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Pierre Boulez (1925-2015)
The French conductor, composer, creative force was 90. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pierre Boulez on the podium. He never used a baton. Photo © Universal Music Group.... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: The Prototype Opera Festival
Four new operas and three concerts offer the best of new opera in New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen Image from La Reína by Jorge Cano, © 2016 Prototype Opera... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year in Reviews: The Concerts of 2015
The best concerts and recitals of the year that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Mysingsö Beach Chair (pictured above) was a key component ofGoldberg, the... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year In Reviews: New Music in 2015
The music of the future--today on Superconductor. by Paul J. Pelkonen The amazing instruments of Harry Partch (seated.)Photo from Partch. Read more
Posted on 03 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Year in Reviews: The Operas of 2015
The ten best opera performances of the year that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dangerous curves: Marliss Peterson's performance in Lulu was a highlight of... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Worst (Wurst?) of 2015
Bad things that happened in the year that was. by Paul J. Pelkonen We've done this as throwing of the eggs. Here it's sausage. Part of a complete breakfast. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2016 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Finishing What He Started
Alan Gilbert conducts Sibelius and Mendelssohn. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Philharmonic from upstage with Alan Gilbert at the controls. Photo by Chris Lee © 2015... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Unquiet Dead
Town Hall witnesses the long-awaited resurrection of P.D.Q. Bach. by Paul J. Pelkonen Peter Schickele (left) demonstrates Steinway/Everlast's Piano Glove.... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Keeping the Faith
The Philharmonic resurrects Handel's Messiah. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jane Glover.Photo by Ken Howard for Chicago Music of the Baroque. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: No Country for Forgotten Men
The ASO explores Russia's lost Jewish composers. by Paul J. Pelkonen Big stick: the composer Anton Rubinstein on the podium. His work was playedThursday night b... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Kurt Masur 1927-2015
The German conductor led the New York Philharmonic for 11 years. by Paul J. Pelkonen Kurt Masur at the helm of the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris Lee ©... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
What Beethoven Means (to Some)
A reflection on the composer's 245th birthday. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beethoven said it best.Image from the ironically named tonedeafstore.com. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Power of the Collective
The Manhattan Chamber Players' Holiday Concert. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the Manhattan Chamber Players (with artistic director Luke Flemingin the red... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Do You Hear What We Hear?
A quick Superconductor guide to holiday concerts. by Paul J. Pelkonen Homer Simpson does some last minute shopping.Image from Tis the Fifteenth Season © 2004... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: An Overwhelming Sense of Gilt
The Dangerous Liasons bows at MSM. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Comte de Valmont's favorite piece of furniture in The Dangerous Liasons. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Alone in the Dark
The experience of Goldberg at the Armory. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marina Abramović re-invents the concert experience with Goldbergat the Park Avenue Armory.... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Essay: The Critical Ear
What do reviewers listen for at a classical music concert? by Paul J. Pelkonen The protest against silence from The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.Art by... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
