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: A Fixed Explosion of Ideas
The Orchestra of St. Luke's plays Pierre Boulez. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pierre Boulez and his student the conductor Pablo Heras-Casado. Photo by Priska Ketterer ©... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Slaughter-House Four
The American Symphony Orchestra offers Forged in Fire. by Paul J. Pelkonen The trenches of France in World War I. The First World War (known as the "Great War"... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Playing at Statues
The New York Philharmonic makes CONTACT! at MoMA. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Mario Merz sculpture Ziffer im Wald inspired a work on this week's CONTACT! program... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Pigs Take Over
The NY PHIL BIENNIAL unveils Gloria--A Pig Tale by Paul J. Pelkonen The thin line between love and sausage: Alexander Lewis (with knife) and Lauren Snouffer in... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Bird Or Fiend?
Gotham Chamber Opera opens The Raven. by Paul J. Pelkonen (with apologies to Edgar Allen Poe) Singer Frederika Brillembourg (standing) and dancer Alexandra Ferr... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Players Club
Members of the Philharmonic at the 92nd St. Y. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yefim Bronfman (left) and Glenn Dicterow (right) wrap up their terms as Artist-in-Residencean... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: The NY Phil Biennial
All of New York's new music under one big umbrella. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert and an umbrella welcomes you to the NYPhil Biennial!Original photo of Alan... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Weighing In...On Singers' Weight
A few words on the Glyndebourne Rosenkavalier controversy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Confronting her critics: Tara Erraught (right) in Richard Jones' new production o... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Any Color You Like
Vladimir Jurowski makes his New York Philharmonic debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Vladimir Jurowski made his New York Philharmonic debut this week.... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
How My Collection Started
A Reflection, on Wagner's Birthday. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Parsifal that started it all.Inset photograph © 1985 Bayreuth Festspiele. It all started with what... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Act of Faith
The Oratorio Society of New York presents the St. Matthew Passion. by Paul J. Pelkonen The stained glass Bach window in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig,... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The 57th St. Experiment
The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen David Bowman (Keir Dullea) listens to music by György Ligeti.Image from Stanley... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Tour of the Universe
Bernard Haitink conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 3. by Paul J. Pelkonen The conductor Bernard Haitink. Photo © 2014 Medici.Tv, At 100 minutes and six movements,... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Last and the Biggest
The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Balancing act: conductor Mariss Jansons brought the Bavarian Radio Symphony... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: In the Belly of the Beast
battle hymns on the U.S.S. Intrepid. by Paul J. Pelkonen Eyes in the back of his head: conductor James Bagwell. Photo by Erin Baiano © 2014 The Collegiate... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Crossing the Plaza
The Ne York Philharmonic Acquires Two Met Principal Players. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bassist Timothy Cobb (left) and clarinetist Anthony McGill have left the... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Five from Twenty-Five
The best of the Metropolitan Opera season 2013-2014. by Paul J. Pelkonen The class of 2013-14: Diana Damrau in La Sonnambula, Olga Peretyatko in I... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Buttoning Up
The MET Orchestra ends their season at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen One of the "Local 802" badges from Sunday's concert.Used with permission of the... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Grand Master
Bernard Haitink returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bernard Haitink celebrates 60 years on the podium this season. Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Finishing the Exodus
The Cincinnatti Symphony Orchestra and May Festival Chorus at Spring For Music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor James Conlon. Photo by Dan Steinberg © 2013 Los... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
