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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Concert Review: The Shaper of Worlds
Mostly Mozart ends with Haydn's Creation. by Paul J. Pelkonen And lo he said, let there be light: Mostly Mozart music director Louis Langrée. Photo © 2015 Mostl... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Die Fledermaus
The Met revives the one about the guy in the bat costume. (Not Bruce Wayne.) by Paul J. Pelkonen Clock's already ticking: the dancers of Die Fledermaus. Photo b... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor Preview: Met Outdoor HD Festival
The Met does its annual big show in Lincoln Center Plaza. by Paul J. Pelkonen The annual MET Live in HD festival attracts 3000 opera lovers each night to Lincol... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Bohème
The timeless and much-repaired Zeffirelli production is back for three runs. by Paul J. Pelkonen Upper West Side real estate. Sleeps four. Act I of La... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Live...With a Net
Joshua Bell rings out at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joshua Bell and friend. Photo by Eric Kabik for IMG Artists. The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Lulu
William Kentridge re-imagines Alban Berg's visionary, violent opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Isn't she lovely: Marliss Petersen is the femme fatale in Lulu. Photo b... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rigoletto
A new cast takes over the Met's "Vegas" Verdi revue. by Paul J. Pelkonen Shake it baby: Piotr Beczala goes Vegas in Rigoletto.Photo © 2015 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Tosca
Yes, it's the Met's Luc Bondy production...thankfully for the last time. by Paul J. Pelkonen With furniture like this, you might jump too. Act II of Tosca in th... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Double Reeds and Souls in Need
Matthias Goerne at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Matthias Goerne appeared at Mostly Mozart this week. Photo by Marco Borggreve © harmonia mundi. Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Tannhäuser
The last in a series of great Met Wagner productions returns. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Venusberg ballet in Act I of the Met production of Tannhäuser.Photo ©... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: It's in the Fine Print
Written on Skin premieres at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Protection: The Protector (Christopher Purves) and his wife (Barbara Hannigan) in a domestic... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: His Aim is True
Edward Gardner energizes Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen The always serene Edward Gardner in 2013 at the BBC Proms. Photo © 2013 The British Broadcasting... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Anna Bolena
Sondra Radvanovsky puts her head on the block. By Paul J. Pelkonen Sondra Radvanovsky as Anne Boleyn in the Washington National Opera production of Anna... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Pair of Aces
Two debuts spark Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dynamic debut: Sol Gabetta.Photo by Marco Borggreve. The Mostly Mozart Festival's adherence to familiar... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Il Trovatore
Verdi's blood and thunder melodrama returns...twice! by Paul J. Pelkonen Dolora Zajick (left) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (center) in Il Trovatore.Photo by Ken... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's Gotta Be the Shoes
Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Emerson String Quartet at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Steve Madden Caviarr Rhinestone Slip-On. In Men's Sizes. Read more
Posted on 05 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Turandot
Three very different casts and three runs for Puccini's final opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The executioner Pu-Tin-Pao (Left) confronts a giant Chinese dragon in... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Otello
The first new Met production of the 2015-16 season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Aleksandrs Antonenko is the Moor of Venice in the Met's new Otello.Photo © 2015 The... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Sinister Urge
Jeremy Denk at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Jeremy Denk played Mostly Mozart on Friday night.Photo from JeremyDenk.net © 2015 Nonesuch Records... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: His Back Pages
Mostly Mozart 2015 opens with rarities from the composer’s catalogue. by Paul J. Pelkonen Louis Langrée (center) leads the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra.Phot... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
