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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Opera Review: Bloody Deeds in Brooklyn
LoftOpera takes on Britten's The Rape of Lucretia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Detail from Lucretia by Rembrandt. The chamber operas of Benjamin Britten are works of... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Making Tracks in Brooklyn
Julia Wolfe's Steel Hammer rolls into BAM. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Bang on A Can All Stars and the SITI Ensemble perform Steel Hammer. Eric Berryman (standing,... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
They're Back From the Dead
And they're ready for Tosca: The New York City Opera Renaissance. by Paul J. Pelkonen Original art from Iron Maiden's No Prayer for the Dying. Painting by... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Meet the Door Busters
Andris Nelsons and the BSO on Black Friday. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sale of the Century: Andris Nelsons (left) and Yefim Bronfman storm through Bartók.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Mountain of Madness
Daniil Trifonov closes out Rachmaninoff at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The young gun: Daniil Trifonov is set to take over the world...and just joined... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The World Has Gone Mad
A modern double bill opens Juilliard Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen "HALLO-HALLO!" The Drummer (Amanda Lynn Bottoms, right) announces the Emperor's intentions in a... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Prevent Empty Seats with Advertising!
Announcing our LOW Holiday Rates! The holidays are here and what better way to show that you love your arts organization than by buying a reasonably priced... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Underdog Day Afternoon
Week 2 of Rachmaninoff at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The jaywalking virtuoso: Daniil Trifonov on his way to work.Photo © 2015 The New York... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Duel of the Fates
The Berlin Philharmonic plays Beethoven at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Simon Rattle leads the Berlin Philharmonic.Photo by Sebastien Grébille © 2014... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Magic In His Fingers
Danil Trifonov opens the Philharmonic's Rachmaninoff festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen You gotta say yes to another excess: Danil Trifonov. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Fatal Heroine Overdose
A new Lulu tears up the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen lu·lu: ˈlo͞olo͞o/ noun (informal), noun: lulu; plural noun: lulus 1. an outstanding... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Intimate Mozart
The New York Philharmonic goes all classicist. by Paul J. Pelkonen The young composer uses Ultra-Brite™. An all-Mozart program by a major symphony orchestra is... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: She's Bigger Than Life
Angela Gheorghiu brings her Tosca to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen The odd couple: Angela Gheorghiu (left) menaced by Željko Lučić in Tosca.Photo... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The 19-ton Orchestra
Christine Brewer and Paul Jacobs at Alice Tully Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen In recital: soprano Christine Brewer sang at Alice Tully Hall on Sunday.Photo... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Lost Vegas
<b>The Metropolitan Opera bets on Rigoletto. by Paul J. Pelkonen Tapped out: George Gagnidze is a hapless protagonist in the Met's "Vegas"... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: His Last Bow...For Now
Valery Gergiev's last LSO tour stops at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Protest? What protest? Valery Gergiev returned to Lincoln Center on Friday night. Read more
Posted on 26 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Brahms, More Brahms, Et Cetera
The New York Philharmonic plays...you know. by Paul J. Pelkonen Brahmsian: Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov.Photo by Chris Lee © 2015 The New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Prodigal and the Exile
The BSO ends its epic stand at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Prince Alexander (Nikolai Cherkasov) prepares for battle in a scene from Alexander Nevsky.Phot... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Best of All Possible Worlds
Jean-Yves Thibaudet at the NJSO. by Paul J. Pelkonen The always well-dressed Jean-Yves Thibaudet.Photo by Hilary Scott for the Tanglewood Festival © 2015... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Revenge Business
Christine Goerke’s Elektra rocks Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen So her brother's an axe murderer:: Christine Goerke (in red) sings Elektra in concert with... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
