Superconductor
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: Inspiration, Persperation and Adaptation
The Chamber Music Society offers a series of "farewell" works. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bella Hristova and Dmitri Atalpine tackle Dvořák at the Chamber... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Sssh, They'll Hear You
Composer Matthias Pintscher conducts the New York Philharmonic by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer Matthias Pinscher did podium duty this week at the New York... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: (Just Like) Starting Over
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Das Rheingold in Munich. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Ein gold'ner Ring ragt dir am Finger...." Photo © 2015 Bildquelle/Picture Alliance DPA... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: He's Happiest On the Bench
Mikhail Pletnev returns with the Russian National Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mikhail Pletnev (at piano) with members of the Russian National Orchestra in... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2019-2020 Season Preview: A Season Full of Surprises
The Metropolitan Opera unveils next season. by Paul J. Pelkonen "...and that escalator to nowhere." Anthony Roth Costanzo climbs the stairs of destiny in the... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Kingdom of Counterpane
Opera Philadelphia mounts A Midsummer Night's Dream. by Paul J. Pelkonen "Away, away, you are an ass." Oh whoops, that's the wrong play.Matthew Rose (left) and... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Shift of the Spotlight
Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to Philadelphia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen.Photo © 2018 Philharmonia Orchestra. In recent seasons, Esa-Pekka Salonen has... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Baggage Handler
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Daniel Harding brought the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in for a... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Sweet and Sour Notes
Yuja Wang teams with Igudesman and Joo at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Wrapture: Yuja Wang (center) is unboxed by Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-Ki... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Snapper-Up of Unconsidered Trifles
Daniil Trifonov takes Carnegie Hall (again.) by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniil Trifonov and his remarkable hands.Photo © 2019 Deutsche Grammophon/UMG The Russian... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The All-Stars Chamber
Marc-André Hamelin joins the Juilliard String Quartet at the 92nd St. Y. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Juilliard String Quartet (right and left) were joined by... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Don't Damn Me
Jaap van Zweden leads Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem. by Paul J. Pelkonen Matthias Goerne (left) emotes as Jaap van Zweden (on podium) leads the New York... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Play is Not the Thing
Opera Lafayette returns to New York with Radamisto. by Paul J. Pelkonen Married life: Zenobia (Hagar Sharvit) and Radamisto (Caitlin Hulcup) are on the run in... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Three (and More) of a Perfect Pair
Leonidas Kavakos and Yuja Wang ignite at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leonidas Kavakos and Yuja Wang.Photo by Benjamin Ealovega © 2014 Decca/Universal... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Revelations Will Not Be Televised
The Crypt Sessions presents Quatour pour la fin du temps. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stephen Jackiw, Orion Weiss, Jay Campbell and Yoonah Kim contemplate the End of... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2019-20 Season Preview: Suffragette City
The New York Philharmonic celebrates the 19th Amendment with its new schedule. by Paul J. Pelkonen This season, conductor Jaap van Sweden and the New York... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From the Inner Core to the Outer Atmosphere
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony turns The Planets Inside Out by Paul J. Pelkonen Jupiter as photographed by the Juno satellite. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Journey Into Imagination
Jeremy Denk returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jeremy Denk and friends.Photo © Nonesuch Records Since making his New York recital debut in 1997, the... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Redemption of the Dissolute
The Met finally gets Don Giovanni right. by Paul J. Pelkonen In the classic Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day, a caddish weatherman is trapped in a small... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
2019-2020 Season Preview: Owed to Joy
Carnegie Hall announces a season-long celebration of all things Beethoven. by Paul J. Pelkonen Came back haunted: the spirit of Ludwig van Beethoven visits... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA