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: Composer, Interrupted
The Berlin Philharmonic plays Schumann and Haas. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Simon Rattle makes a mysterious gesture.Photo © 2014 Berliner Philharmoniker Although... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Mind Beside Itself
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Schumann. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sir Simon Rattle. Photo courtesy the Berlin Philharmonic © 2014 Berlin Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Bel Canto Over Brooklyn
Joyce DiDonato cleans up at the Gowanus Canal. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato. Photo by Pari Dukovic for Warner Brothers Classics. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Very Different Drummer
The New York Philharmonic completes its Nielsen cycle. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert in flight. Photo by Chris Lee © 2014 The New York Philharmonic. Carl... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dance Fever
The Berlin Philharmonic plays Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky. by Paul J. Pelkonen Berlin Philharmonic music director Sir Simon Rattle. Photo © 2014 The Berlin... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The End is the Beginning
Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Berlin Philharmonic open Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anne-Sophie Mutter, 2014-15 Carnegie Hall Perspectives Artist played at... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Storm Cloud of Strings
Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet make Landfall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Kronos Quartet and Laurie Anderson (far right) play Landfall. Photo by Mark Allan ... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The (updated) Metropolitan Opera User's Guide
All you need to know about the big house on W. 64th St. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Metropolitan Opera open for business. Revised and updated for 2014-15. When... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Ahead of the Curve
The New York Philharmonic opens 2014--for real this time. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert in action. Photo courtesy nyphil.tumblr. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Broadcast Review: A Wedding Under Protest
The Met opens with a new Le Nozze di Figaro. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Times Square broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera'sLe Nozze di Figaro with Ildar Abdrazakov... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: The Rake's Progress
Stravinsky's searing morality tale returns for just three performances. by Paul J. Pelkonen Jumping the shark: Stephanie Blythe (center) is bearded lady Baba th... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Second Climb Up a Treacherous Peak
Christian Tetzlaff opens the 92nd St. Y season with Bach. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christian Tetzlaff and friend. Photo by Giorgio Bertazzi from the artist's website... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Un Ballo in Maschera
The Verdi drama returns with James Levine on the podium. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ball to the wall: Sondra Radvanovsky in Un Ballo in Maschera. Photo by Ken Howard... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci
The best one-two punch in opera returns in a brand-new production. by Paul J. Pelkonen No laughing matter: Marcelo Álvarez is Canio in Pagliacci. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Don Carlo
The Met revives Verdi's bleakest (and longest) opera...again. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ferruccio Furlanetto remains a staple of the Met's revival of Don Carlo.Photo... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Ernani
This well-worn but classic Met production returns. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano Angela Meade is Elvira in the Met's revival of Ernani.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2014... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Lucia Di Lammermoor
High notes and high tragedy in the Highlands. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joseph Calleja is Edgardo in the Met's revival of Lucia di Lammermoor.Photo by Ken Howard ©... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Manon
The Bad Girl is Back. by Paul J. Pelkonen Diana Damrau. Photo by Eric Richmond from the artist's official site. Diana Damrau takes over the title role in the... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Alters Rush Ticket Policy
Or...why Superconductor will probably not be covering the Met anymore. by Paul J. Pelkonen New changes in the Metropolitan Opera 2014-15 Rush Ticket Policy... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Donna Del Lago
Joyce DiDonato sings a Rossini rarity in this new production. by Paul J. Pelkonen Joyce DiDonato in La Donna Del Lago at Santa Fe. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
