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: Lightning Strikes Twice
The Met looks to its future with this revival of I Puritani. by Paul J. Pelkonen Veil song: Olga Peretyatko sings the Mad Scene from I Puritani as Michele... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Cenerentola
Joyce Di Donato's dreams come true in Rossini's fairy tale. by Paul J. Pelkonen This hasn't actually happened onstage yet. Juan Diego Flórez (left) and Javier... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Met Vs. the Fourth Estate
Opera company seeks to bar reporters from contract talks. by Paul J. Pelkonen The empty stairs of the Metropolitan Opera lobby make an eloquent statement.Photo... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: Spring For Music 2014
Acclaimed Carnegie Hall festival starts its final run next month. by Paul J. Pelkonen Spring for Music returns to Carnegie Hall next month. May 5-10 at... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Substitute Of Choice
Fabio Luisi conducts the Munich Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Stepping in: Fabio Luisi was a late replacement at Saturday's Carnegie Hall concert.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's a Bird...it's a Plane...
It's Valery Gergiev, swooping into Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Valery Gergiev saves the day.Original photo element of Mr. Gergiev © 2014 by photographer... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Never A Dull Moment
Pianist Paul Lewis makes his Philharmonic debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christoph von Dohnányi. Photo © Fotostudio Heinreich courtesy HarrisonParrott. When th... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Mighty Have Fallen
J R Music World Shuts its Doors. by Paul J. Pelkonen Requesciat in pace: J R Music World Last year on Superconductor I ran a story about the dwindling list... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Goin' South
The American Composers Orchestra ends its subscription season with Border Vanguards. by Paul J. Pelkonen Flyer for Border Vanguards, last Friday's concert at... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Straussian Substitute
Fabio Luisi steps in with the Munich Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fade out..fade in. With Lorin Maazel (left) ill, Fabio Luisi (right) will step in to... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Power of Turbulence
Pablo Heras-Casado debuts with the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Pablo Heras-Casado. Photo by Javier de Real © 2014 pabloherascasado. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Old Money, New Voices
The Met revives Richard Strauss' nostalgic Arabella. by Paul J. Pelkonen Half empty, or half full? Malin Byström in Arabella.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2014 The... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Judgment on Newark
The NJSO takes on the Verdi Requiem. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hanging in the balance: conductor Jacques Lacombe.Photo by Philippe Champoux for Colbert Artists.... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
One-Two Princes Here Before You
Javier Cammarena will sing in La Cenerentola. by Paul J. Pelkonen This hasn't actually happened onstage yet. Juan Diego Flórez (left) and Javier Camarena... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Different Strings
Composer Vivian Fung discusses her new Harp Concerto. by Paul J. Pelkonen Composer Vivian Fung. Courtesy Metropolis Ensemble/BuckleSweet Media. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: They Can't Dance
Les Arts Florissants revives Rameau's Platée. by Paul J. Pelkonen Les Arts Florissants. That's William Christie in the lower right. Photo by Guy Vivien © 2013... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Three Chords and the Truth
The French Institute: Alliance Français screens Patrice Chéreau's Elektra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Elektra (Evelyn Herlitzus) in her final dance from Patrice... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Vengeance of the Bat
New komischebuchoper to premiere in 2019 at the Gotham Grand Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Dark Knight...sings? Ildar Abdrazakov (right) prepares for the... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Beyond the Four Seasons
One-on-one with Susan Orlando, the woman behind the Vivaldi Edition. by Paul J. Pelkonen Antonio Vivaldi and Susan Orlando. Yes it's altered. Original image ©... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Wrestling With His Angels
The Philharmonic pairs Vivier and Bruckner. by Paul J. Pelkonen Manfred Honeck took over this week's Philharmonic program at short notice. Photo by Felix... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
