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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Opera Review: Three Chords and the Truth
Isango Ensemble presents a souped-up Magic Flute. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano, arranger, ruler of the heavens: Pauline Malefane as the Queen of the Nightin... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Five-Headed Dragon
The Philadelphia Orchestra plays Mahler's Resurrection. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Photo by Marco Borggreve from the conductor's official site. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Perennials and Premieres
The New York Philharmonic plays Copeland, Rouse and Ravel. by Paul J. Pelkonen New York Philharmonic first chair flute Robert Langevin. Photo by Chris Lee © 201... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Mastersingers of New York
or "The Big Score." by Paul J. Pelkonen My new (well, gently used!) score of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.Photo by the author. Twenty years ago, I first... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Of Milestones and Practical Matters
or, the status of Superconductor at a million-and-a-half clicks. by Paul J. Pelkonen Image from Monopoly © Parker Brothers. It's been a pretty amazing run... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Struggle and the Reward
Alan Gilbert takes on the Bruckner Eighth. by Paul J. Pelkonen Collaborators: Yefim Bronfman (at keyboard) and conductor Alan Gilbert. Photo by Chris Lee ©... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Of Man...and Beast
Cameron Carpenter plays Town Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Organ master Cameron Carpenter and his large touring friend.Photo © 2013 Sony Classical The organ is amon... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Belgian Dip
The NJSO opens its regular season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jacques Lacombe leading the NJSO.Photo by Fred Stucker © 2010 The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's All in the Context
The Mozart Great Mass in C Minor at St. Ignatius Loyola. by Paul J. Pelkonen The St. Ignatius Loyola Choir and Orchestra.Photo by Rachel Papo © 2014 Sacred Musi... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It Happened in an Apartment
The return of the salon concert in New York. by Paul J. Pelkonen A pianist at home: Joel Fan. Photo courtesy Inverne Price. In the 19th century, the salon was... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Sailing the Seas of Hatred
As protestors shout, the Met unveils The Death of Klinghoffer by Paul J. Pelkonen The Klinghoffers (Alan Opie, in wheelchair, Michaela Martins, center)... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Underdog Day Afternoon
Alan Gilbert conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lullaby of Broad Streeet? Alan Gilbert.Photo of Alan Gilbert by Chris Lee © 2013 The New... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: By the Time He Gets to Phoenix
Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Esa-Pekka Salonen in action.Photo courtesy toe Los Angeles Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Easy Life in Garmisch
Leon Botstein explores the home life of Richard Strauss. by Paul J. Pelkonen Symphonia Domestica: the Strauss family (Richard, Pauline, Franz) in the year... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Beard Too Far
Gotham Chamber Opera opens with a double bill by Martinů. by Paul J. Pelkonen Me and my shadow: Jarett Ott (left) and Joseph Beutel (right) flank Jenna... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Death of Klinghoffer
The Met presents John Adams' controversial opera for the first time. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leon Klinghoffer, 1916-1985. In the lead-up to the 2014 season... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Meet the Residents
Christopher Rouse and Lisa Biatashvili at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lisa Batiashvili and friend. Photo courtesy the Berlin Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Broadcast Review: A Dame to Kill For
Anna Netrebko shines in Macbeth. by Paul J. Pelkonen The blood couple: Željko Lučić (top) and Anna Netrebko in Macbeth.Photo by Marty Sohl ©... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Big Wheel Keep On Turnin'
The NJSO opens with Carmina Burana. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Jacques Lacombe.Photo by Daniel Cossette © 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Company Newark, New... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Boom, Crash, Opera
The Belgrade Philharmonic comes to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Baritone Željko Lučić and conductor Muhai Tang emote at Carnegie... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
