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: He's Your Native Son
Alan Gilbert returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Back in black: Alan Gilbert leads the New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Moon in Your Pocket
A Tribute to Glen Roven at Spectrum. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conjuror: composer Glen Roven's songs were celebrated at Spectrum on Thursday night. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They Keep Calm, and Carry On
The LSO at Lincoln Center, with an unusual accompaniment. by Paul J. Pelkonen Just do what the sign says: Michael Tilson Thomas.Photo by Chris Wahlberg for... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Place Where Time Stops
Johánn Johánnson's Drone Mass at the Temple of Dendur. by Paul J. Pelkonen Brad Wells (center left) conducts the members of Roomful of Teeth (right)... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Blocks, Points and High Explosives
The Piano Music of Pierre Boulez at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Tamara Stefanovich played Pierre Boulez' piano works on Monday... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Last Stop: Endsville
Thomas Adès conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Carry a big stick: Thomas Adès conducts Totentanz. Photo from the premiere of Totentanz at... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Young Person's Cure for Anxiety
The NJSO plays a matinee of Bernstein and Mahler. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Kirill Gerstein played Thursday afternoon with the New Jersey Symphony... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Rank Has Its Privileges
Sir András Schiff plays Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir András Schiff. Photo by Steve Bowbrick © 2012, icensed through Wikimedia Commons. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Blizzard of Notes
Kirill Gerstein in recital at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Kirill Gerstein and his hammered friend. Photo by Marco Borggreve. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Superfluity of Musical Intelligence
The MET Chamber Ensemble at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen James Levine on the podium at the Metropolitan Opera House. Photo by Jonathan Tichler © 2014 The... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Wrestling with the Gods
The Canadian Opera Company presents Semele at BAM. by Paul J. Pelkonen Temple maiden: Semele (Jane Archibald) awaits her lover in the Handel opera.Photo provide... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Scoreless Tie
Daniele Gatti leads Ein Deutsches Requiem at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Slowhand: Daniele Gatti led the Vienna Philharmonic last weekend at Carnegie... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Brothers in Brahms
The Vienna Philharmonic plays all four Brahms symphonies. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Daniele Gatti led the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. Photo from... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Winter Skies and Lullabies
The New York Philharmonic plays Sibelius and Brahms. by Paul J. Pelkonen The violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann. Photo by Klaus Rudolph © the photographer. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Manon
The Bad Girl is back...and she's German! by Paul J. Pelkonen Diana Damrau. Photo by Eric Richmond from the artist's official site. Diana Damrau takes over the... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Topless Piano
The Beethoven Journey with Leif Ove Andsnes. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Leif Ove Andsnes (center) in rehearsal with members of the Mahler Chamber... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Apocalyptic Anniversary
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony turns 15. by Paul J. Pelkonen David Bernard (center) at the helm of the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony.Photo provided by Hemsing... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Virtuoso in Winter
Marc-Andre Hamelin plays the 92nd St. Y. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marc-André Hamelin. Photo by Sim Canetty Clark for Colbert Artists Management. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Ready for Her Lesson Scene
Joyce DiDonato gives a Master Class at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato gives pointers to mezzo Kayliegh Decker (right) at Saturday's master... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Da Vinci Coda
The American Symphony Orchestra presents Schilling's Mona Lisa. by Paul J. Pelkonen American Symphony Orchestra music director Leon Botstein visits the Louvre.... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
