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: He Supposes, Erroneously
The American Symphony Orchestra exhumes Max Bruch's Moses. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sssh: American Symphony Orchestra music director Leon Botstein Photo by Jito Lee ... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Arabella
A rare revival of Strauss' elegant comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lush life: The sumptuous ballroom is a central feature of Arabella. Photo by Winnie Klotz © 2001... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Wide Awake in Dreamland
La Sonnambula rouses a tired Metropolitan Opera season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The power of the voice: Elvino (Javier Camarena) woos Amina (Diana Damrau)in the... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
DVD Review: No Glove, No Love
Daniel Barenboim conducts the La Scala Das Rheingold. by Paul J. Pelkonen A game of thrones: Johannes Martin Kränzle as Alberich in Das Rheingold. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Dude Is Not In
Gustavo Dudamel cancels at the Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gustavo Dudamel has the flu. As indicated by the added biohazard symbol. Original photo by Chri... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Against the Gathering Darkness
Jeffrey Kahane returns to the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Jeffrey Kahane returned to the New York Philharmonic this week. Photo by... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Baroque Basement Tapes
The American Classical Orchestra unearths Handel's Alceste. by Paul J. Pelkonen Old school: Thomas Crawford directs the American Classical Orchestra from the... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: New Stars, Shining Bright
Yuja Wang takes on the "Rach Three" at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Her hands are a blur: Yuja Wang. Photo by Felix Broede for Deutsche Grammophon.©... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Andrea Chénier
The Met revives Giordano's chilling tale of the French Revolution. by Paul J. Pelkonen The lovers face La Guillotine in the final scene of Andrea Chénier.Photo... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: From Atonality to Whipped Cream
The Vienna Philharmonic bids farewell to the City of Dreams. by Paul J. Pelkonen Handy dandy: Diana Damrau takes over podium duties from Zubin Mehta (left)... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Crimes of a Century
The Los Angeles Philharmonic returns to Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Speaks with his hands: Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Quantum of Sadness
The Vienna Philharmonic perform Schubert and Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Christoph Eschenbach. Photo by Eric Brissaud © 2014 ChristophEschenbach.com The Vienna... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Distinguished, Not Extinguished
Alan Gilbert and the Philharmonic continue The Nielsen Project. by Paul J. Pelkonen Composer and conductor. Carl Nielsen and Alan Gilbert.Photo of Mr. Gilbert b... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Dust Buster
The Vienna Philharmonic plays Haydn and Brahms. by Paul J. Pelkonen Statue of Liberty play: Andris Nelsons. Photo by Stu Rosner © 2013 Boston Symphony Orchestra. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Green-Eyed Monsters of the Midway
Riccardo Muti and the CSO record Otello. by Paul J. Pelkonen In concert: Riccardo Muti (on podium) conducting Otello at Orchestra Hall in 2011. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Putting His Fingers to Work
Evgeny Kissin plays Schubert and Scriabin. by Paul J. Pelkonen Evgeny Kissin. Photo by Sasha Gusov. Since making his concert debut in Moscow at the age of 10... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Savories, But No Salvation
The New York Philharmonic revives Sweeney Todd. by Paul J. Pelkonen Savories: Emma Thompson (left) and Bryn Terfel serve up "A little priest"in Sweeney Todd: Th... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Gerard Mortier (1943-2014)
A trail-blazing impresario who put directors first. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gerard Mortier at the Teatro Real in Madrid.Image © 2012 Teatro Real. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Sonnambula
Diana Damrau wakes up this bel canto classic. by Paul J. Pelkonen The "stage door" show curtain from La Sonnambula.Photo by Ken Howard © 2009 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Ringer Cycle
Matthias Goerne's surprise Wozzeck at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen The emergency Wozzeck: Matthias Goerne. Photo by Marco Borggreve © MatthiasGoerne. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
