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: Upside Down, But Under Control
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Upstairs at the Kimmel Center: Yannick Nézet-Séguin.Photo by Chri... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: What's In a Name?
The Philharmonic opens Dohnányi/Dvořák...without Dohnányi. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ssh....it's young conductor Krzysztof Urbánski. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Tango in the Night
The second cast lights up the Met's new Figaro. by Paul J. Pelkonen Suzanne Mentzer (left) and John Del Carlo (right) are the only cast members remainingas the... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Anniversaries in Eden
Meredith Monk unveils On Behalf of Nature at BAM. by Paul J. Pelkonen Meredith Monk performing On Behalf of Nature. Photo from meredithmonk.org A soft keening... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Very Long Goodbye
The Met goes back to ye olde Meistersinger. by Paul J. Pelkonen A tender moment: James Morris and Annette Dasch in Act III of Die Meistersinger.Photo by Ken... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
For Opera Goers, the Lottery is Over
Met Opera (quietly) alters rush ticket policy (again.) by Paul J. Pelkonen Much to this guy's relief, the Met is getting out of the lottery business.New York... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Feast With No Stuffing
Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Score! Jaap von Zweden on the podium.Photo by Hans van der Woerde, courtesy IMG Artists. Read more
Posted on 28 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Fezzes Are Cool
Juilliard Opera takes on Rossini's Il Turco in Italia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hyesang Park as Fiorilla in Il Turco in Italia.Photo by Ken Howard © 2014 The... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Weight of the War
Jaap van Zweden leads the Shostakovich Eighth. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Jaap van Zweden returned to the New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Providence, Prokofiev and Pirates
The San Francisco Symphony at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo © 2013 San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas and the San... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: California's Dark
MTT and the San Francisco Symphony return with Mahler's Seventh. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mahler groove: conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo © 2014 San Francisco... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Jacques Lacombe
A Q A with the leader of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Jacques Lacombe. Photo by Fred Stucker © 2014 New Jersey Symphony... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Everest, Part One
Pierre Laurent-Aimard plays The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Photo by Felix Broede for Deutsche... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Stepping Into the Big Time
Assistant Conductor Case Scaglione leads the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen On the Case--Scaglione at the New York Philharmonic. Photo by Chris Lee ... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Prodigal Prodigy
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Riccardo Chailly. Photo © 2014 Decca Classics/UMG Sometimes the close historical... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Thomas Crawford
The conductor of the American Classical Orchestra takes on Bach's Mass in B Minor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Left: conductor Thomas Crawford. Right: Johann Sebastian... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's a Kind of Magic
The Orchestra of St. Luke's opens its 2014 at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pablo Heras-Casado. Photo by Josep Molina © 2014 Harmonia Mundi. The Orchestra... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Rowing With the Current
Joyce DiDonato sails into Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen We can talk about Joyce: La DiDonato in a publicity still. Image courtesy Warner Music Group. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Genesis Effect
The Oratorio Society of New York plays Haydn's Creation. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Kent Tritle leading the Oratorio Society of New York at Carnegie... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District
The Met brings the Shostakovich opera back for the first time in 14 years. by Paul J. Pelkonen That's no moon...A scene from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
