Superconductor
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.
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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: Disenchantment
The Met revives its fairy tale twin bill of Tchaikovsky and Bartók. by Paul J. Pelkonen Two sides of marriage. Left, Matthew Polenzani and Sonya Yoncheva in... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Cornelius Meister
The German conductor gets ready for his Met debut with Don Giovanni. by Paul J. Pelkonen The formation of damnation: Cornelius Meister gets ready for his Met... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: No Exits, No Escapes
The New York Philharmonic unveils Fire in my mouth. by Paul J. Pelkonen The premiere of Fire in my mouth with the Young People's Chorus of New York (left and... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Break Glass for Beethoven
Jonathan Biss steps in at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen A higher state of Biss: Jonathan Biss and friend.Photo by David Bazemann. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Young Magician's Guide to the Piano
Seong-Jin Cho plays Pictures at an Exhibition. by Paul J. Pelkonen The South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho returned to Carnegie Hall on Tuesday night. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
At An Exhibition: The Burning Red
My visit to the works and world of Lucio Fontana. by Paul J. Pelkonen No way out: the claustrophobic, unsettling work of Lucio Fontana. Photo taken at the Met... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Boss is Back
Jaap van Zweden returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen A storm of swords: Jaap van Zweden rallies the troops at the New York... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recording Review: The Complications of a Family Business
Jaap van Zweden leads Siegfried in Hong Kong. by Paul J. Pelkonen SImon O'Neill, shown here as Siegmund in Die Walküre, sings the title role of Siegfried in Jaa... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Yes, She Has No Bananas
Julia Bullock embodies Joséphine Baker in Perle Noire. by Paul J. Pelkonen Julia Bullock (center) and composer-percussionist Tyshawn Sorey recreate the world... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Something Almost Being Said
The Met revives Debussy's Pélleas et Mélisande. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fixer-upper opportunity: Isabel Leonard and Paul Appleby in Pélleas et Mélisande.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Work Your Fingers to the Bone
The New York Philharmonic previews a new work by Julia Wolfe. by Paul J. Pelkonen On Monday night, the New York Philharmonic gathered music lovers and museum... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Folio of Femme Fatales
Jakub Hrůša returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The in-demand Mr. Jakob Hrůša returned to the New York Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Torrid Thespian Affair
Superconductor takes another look at Adriana Lecouvereur. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dying young: Anna Netrebko and Piotr Beczala light up Adriana Lecouvereur.Photo... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Final Stand of the Old Kingdom
The Met revives the Sonja Frisell Aida (probably) for the last time. by Paul J. Pelkonen Dolora Zajick (kneeling) begs for mercy in Act IV of Verdi's... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Tale of Two Brothers
Paavo Järvi leads the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cellist Gualtier Capuçon joined the Philharmonic last week. Photo from the artist's website. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Carmen
The most popular opéra-comique of all time has a bloody ending. by Paul J. Pelkonen Oh my Darlin': Clémentine Margaine returns as Carmen. Photo © 2018 The... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: PROTOTYPE 2019
The good, the loud and the weird in avant-garde opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cellist and singer Leah Coloff stars in Thistree at this year's PROTOTYPE Festival.... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Queen of Stage
With this superb new Adriana Lecouvereur, the Met finally gets it right. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anna Netrebko (top) lashes out at her rival in Act III of Adriana... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2019 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Feast of Seven: The Best Opera Performances of 2018
Seven great opera performances from a strange and turbulent year. by Paul J. Pelkonen The year that was: 2018 in opera. What a year. James Levine was fired... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Thank You
Dear readers of Superconductor: It's been a strange year for your favorite classical music blog. No trips to Japan (but two visits to Cleveland!) an article on... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2018 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA