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 Captain of Quirk
The New York Philharmonic celebrates Carl Nielsen's 150th. by Paul J. Pelkonen He's 150! Birthday boy Carl Nielsen was féted Monday night by the New York... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
"It Must Have Been the Wagner."
Opera, eroticism and the joys of Penny Dreadful. by Paul J. Pelkonen Decadence: Eva Greene and Reeve Carney in Penny Dreadful. Image © Showtime Network, used fo... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Call in the Swiss Navy
Opernhaus Zürich presents Der Fliegende Holländer. by Paul J. Pelkonen Heart of darkness: Bryn Terfel (center) is the Dutchman in Opernhaus Zürich's Der... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Portrait of P.D.Q. Bach Returned to Alleyway
The unloved last son of Johann Sebastian Bach gets dumped again. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Portrait of P.D.Q. Bach restored to its rightful place of honor.... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Nightmare of Ecstasy
Jeanne d'Arc at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marion Cotillard (center) is Joan in Jeanne d'arc au bûcher at the New York Philharmonic,Photo... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Learning to Fly
Lawrence Brownlee flies high in Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD. by Paul J. Pelkonen (Ed. Note: the complete review of YARDBIRD appears on the website OperaPulse. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
In Memory of Ornette Coleman
The alto saxophonist and jazz pioneer was 85 years old. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ornette Coleman. Image © Sony Entertainment The composer, saxophonist and legendary... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The First Close Shave
On Site Opera presents Paisiello's Barbiere di Siviglia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Figaro (Andrew Wilkowske) and Rosina (Monica Yunus) share a moment in Giovanni... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Coming Down to Earth
Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Opera take on Die Frau Ohne Schatten. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lost in the darkness: Mlada Khudoley (left) and Avgust Amonov as the... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Two Fifths Make a Whole
The NJSO plays Beethoven, Beethoven and Beethoven. by Paul J. Pelkonen Piano man: Marc-Andre Hamelin in rehearsal. Photo provided by Hemsing Associates. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Soundtrack Review: It's Wayne's World
Lincoln Center screens Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman. by Paul J. Pelkonen Batman (Michael Keaton, l) confronts the Joker (Jack Nicholson, right)... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Every Breaking Wave
The New York Philharmonic makes CONTACT! with Japanese music. by Paul J. Pelkonen The torii gate at Miyajima, inspiration for Olivier Messiaen's Sept haïkaï.... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Mozart and the Crash Cart
A Friday matinee turns deadly at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Jeffrey Kahane conducted Mozart at the New York Philharmonic this week. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: Get Thee to a Nunnery (or Monastery)
Caramoor unveils its summer opera lineup. by Paul J. Pelkonen Opera in concert at Caramoor's Venetian Theater. Image © 2015 Caramoor Performing Arts Festival. Read more
Posted on 04 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: Red Bicycles, Tree-Women and Handmade Instruments
We look at the upcoming 2015 Lincoln Center Festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen He's ba-ack: Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. Read more
Posted on 02 June 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Alienation Attacks
Steven Wilson plays NJPAC. by Paul J. Pelkonen Steven Wilson with his new signature model guitar made by Jeff Babicz.Photo by Rocco DeCarlo for StevenWilsonHQ.... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Between East and West Lies the North
Susanna Mälkki debuts with the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki made her Philharmonic debut this week. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Fire, Flood, and Formaldehyde
The La Scala Ring ends with Götterdämmerung. by Paul J. Pelkonen A wall of corpses: Lance Ryan (left) and Iréne Theorin in Götterdämmerung.Photo © 2014 Teatro... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: The Wild One
The Guy Cassiers production of Siegfried storms La Scala. by Paul J. Pelkonen "D'you want to know how I got these scars?" Peter Bronder's Mime (right) prepares... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: Back to the Valkyrie Rock
Daniel Barenboim conducts the La Scala Die Walküre. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nina Stemme sleeps under sun-lamps--er Magic Fire in Act III of Die Walküre. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
