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: Taking the Plunge
Renée Fleming returns as Rusalka. by Paul J. Pelkonen Her kisses can kill: Rusalka (Renée Fleming) woos the Prince (Piotr Beczala)in Act III of Rusalka at the... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Lockout Threat Looms for Metropolitan Opera
Labor issues may disrupt 2014-15 season. by Paul J. Pelkonen This may be the scene at Lincoln Center next year if the Metropolitan Opera locks out its artists. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Return of Mr. Incredible
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (finally) conducts at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Photo by Marco Borggreve. Image © Rotterdam Philharmonic... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Martyred, Then Returned to Life
The English Concert presents Handel's Theodora. by Paul J. Pelkonen A man and his harpsichord: English Concert conductor Harry Bickett.Photo by Richard... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Super Bowl National Anthem
or, yes it's time to write about Renée Fleming. by Paul J. Pelkonen Renée Fleming at the Super Bowl. Image © FOX Sports and the National Football League. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Night Was Sultry
Alice Coote sings French chansons at Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hot house: The mezzo Alice Coote. Photo © IMG Artists. The grand tradition of French art... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Business of Revivals
Impresario Michael Capasso may save two failed opera companies. by Paul J. Pelkonen In his proposal for a New York City Opera Renaissance, impresario Michael... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Keys to the Kingdom
Marc-André Hamelin returns to Zankel Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marc-André Hamelin. Photo by Sim Canetty Clark for Colbert Artists Management. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Prince Igor
Ildar Abdrazakov takes on a barbarian horde in this Russian epic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beautiful dreamer: Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov sings the title role in... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Famous Last Words?
On Sibelius, silence and the "death" of classical music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Sage advice from your favorite blog. As the Internet erupted in a swirl of... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Art is in the Details
The Met revives La bohème...again. by Paul J. Pelkonen Rodolfo (Joseph Calleja) woos Mimì (Maija Kovaleska) in Act I of La bohème.Photo by Cory Weaver ©... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Out of the Chrysalis
The Met's new Butterfly spreads her wings. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cherries jubilee: Amanda Echalaz is radiant as the Met's new Butterfly. Photo by Ken Howard © 201... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: A French Double Bill of Distinction
Opera Lafayette returns to Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the Fall 2013 performance of Les Femmes Vengées.Photo by Louis Forget © 2013 Opera... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Claudio Abbado (1933-2014)
An Italian conductor who defined opera and symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen Precision and refinement: the conductor Claudio Abbado. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A One Man Revolution
The Center for Contemporary Opera presents El Cimarrón by Paul J. Pelkonen Esteban Montejo, the subject of Hans Werner Henze's El Cimarrón. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Rusalka
Renée Fleming returns to the water as a love-struck mermaid. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fathoms below: Renée Fleming in the title role of Rusalka.Photo by Ken Howard... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Early Bird Gets the Mermaid
The New York Philharmonic plays Stravinsky, Zemlinsky and Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Detail from The Mermaid in the Sea by Edmund Dulac.Image from WikiMedia... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Made (very) Easy
The Met's current slate is ideal for the opera novice. by Paul J. Pelkonen Cio-Cio San (Amanda Echalaz) meets Pinkerton (Bryan Hymel) in Madama Butterfly.Photo... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Ice Breaks in Minnesota
The 15-month Minnesota Orchestra lockout is over. by Paul J. Pelkonen In a story that broke yesterday, the Minnesota Orchestra has ended its long lockout,... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Uncorked
A substitute soprano shines in L'Elisir d'Amore. by Paul J. Pelkonen A new vintage: Andriana Chuchmann as Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore.Photo by Ken Howard © 2014... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
