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 Ready for the World
Behzod Abduraimov at Weill Recital Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bezhod Abduraimov. Photo by Ben Ealavega © 2015 Decca Classics. The first Carnegie Hall recital by ... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: The Metropolitan Opera 2015-16
Six new productions, nineteen revivals and as usual wilderness of mirrors. by Paul J. Pelkonen (l.-r.) Aleksandrs Antonenko, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Aleksandrs... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Let the Games Begin
Stephane Denève debuts with the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Stéphane Denève made his long-awaited New York Philharmonic debut.Photo by Stu... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Ghost of Conductors Past
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra plays Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Cristian Măcelaru made his Carnegie Hall debut Wednesday... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Music of the Future
Juilliard presents Gluck's Iphigénie en Aulide. by Paul J. Pelkonen The cast of Iphigenie en Aulide at Juilliard.(L.-R. Ying Fang, Virginie Verrez, Brandon... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
OPB: Off-Podium Betting
With Alan Gilbert's exit, who will lead the New York Philharmonic? by Paul J. Pelkonen A giant question mark exists at the New York Philharmonic. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Pair of Deuces and a Queen
The MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano Anna Netrebko. No that's not the puffball dress she wore on Sunday.Photo by Thomas Bartilla for... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Once the Hammer Dropped
David Zinman conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen New York Philharmonic Artist in Residence Lisa Batiashvili.Photo by Chris Lee © 2015 The Ne... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Big Changes for Big Orchestra
Alan Gilbert to step down from the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert will step down as music director of the New York Philharmonic. Photo... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Plucked Courage
The Jake Schepps Quintet at SubCulture. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the Jake Schepps Quintet with Mr. Schepps second from right, onstage Wednesday night at... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Coal of Fire Upon the Ice
Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen An action shot of Riccardo Muti (center, back to camera) leading the... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Golden Voice at Stonewall Inn
Joyce DiDonato gives New York another reason to like...Joyce DiDonato. La donna in taberna. Joyce DiDonato at Stonewall Inn. Photo © 2015 by National Public... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Storming the Cathedral
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Schumann and Brahms. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yefim Bronfman on tour in Hungary. Photo by Andrea Felvégi. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Carmen
The Met revives Carmen with its original cast. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elina Garança as Carmen.Photo by Ken Howard © 2009 The Metropolitan Opera. This production... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Spirits From the Vasty Deep
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The impassioned, imposing Riccardo Muti.Photo from RiccardoMutiMusic. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Everlasting Showstoppers
David Robertson conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pianist Emanuel Ax returned to the New York Philharmonic this week.Photo by Lisamarie... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Season Preview: CXXV is the Magic Number
With numbers on the brain, Carnegie Hall unveils 2015-2016. by Paul J. Pelkonen Now that's a super conductor: The enormous Sir Simon Rattle is one of three... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Rushing Into the Stratosphere
The Mariinsky Orchestra with Denis Matsuev at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Denis Matsuev returned to Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night. Photo... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Exile to Silence
The Mariinsky Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Valery Gergiev. Photo by Alexander Shapunov for the Mariinsky Theater. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Giovanni
Peter Mattei returns as Mozart's lust-driven nobleman. by Paul J. Pelkonen Peter Mattei (with knife) and Luca Pisaroni are partners in crime in Don... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
