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: The Forgotten Legend
The Orchestra of St. Luke's celebrates André Mathieu. by Paul J. Pelkonen The young master: André Mathieu at the Steinway. Child prodigies populate the history... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Real Housewives of Windsor
The Met unveils Robert Carsen's Falstaff. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hampered: Falstaff (Ambrogio Maestri, center) seeks an exit in Act II of Verdi's comedy.Helping hi... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: They Don't Need No Podium
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra onstage at Carnegie Hall. Image © 2013 the Orpheus... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Substitutions of Distinction
Michael Tilson-Thomas conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Michael Tilson Thomas. Photograph by Eric Thayer © National Public Radio. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Marion Lignana Rosenberg (1962-2013)
A valued voice is silenced too soon. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marion Lignana Rosenberg. Photo by Meaghan Donahue. The entire New York classical music community is... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Meet the New Aristocrats
The Met's second cast takes over Eugene Onegin. by Paul J. Pelkonen Marina Poplavskaya takes over in the Met's new production of Eugene Onegin. Photo by Ken... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The (Carnegie) Halls of Medicine
Michael Tilson Thomas to step in with the Philadelphia Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen This is in no way an endorsement of any expectorant.Image of Michael Tilso... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Domino Theory
A Reflection on World AIDS Day. by Paul J. Pelkonen (Ed. Note: The inspiration for this article was Fred Cohn's excellent The Ballad of NYCO first published in... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Dear Superconductor....
Yes I actually answer reader mail. Send me some at [email protected]. On Thanksgiving morning, (just as my partner and I were trundling through a traffic jam... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Leftovers
The Boston Symphony Orchestra serves up Beethoven and Brahms. by Paul J. Pelkonen Door busters: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (left) and Peter Serkin serve up... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving!
Some holiday thoughts from Superconductor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Milhouse and Lisa Simpson meet Tom Turkey on The Simpsons. Image from Treehouse of Horror XIX, ©... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Absolute Beginners
Fresh blood revives Der Rosenkavalier at the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen Silver polish: Sophie (Erin Morley, left) receives the silver rose from Octavian(Alice... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: A Fish This Big
Peter Grimes marks the Britten centennial at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Scallop, sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britten, sits on the beach in his... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: When Springtime Came in Autumn
The New York Philharmonic celebrates Benjamin Britten. by Paul J. Pelkonen Benjamin Britten. Photo by Yousuf Karsh © Wikimedia Commons. Today is the name day... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: An Invasion, Tastefully Decorated
The Juilliard School presents Handel's Radamisto. by Paul J. Pelkonen Radamisto (John Holliday) consoles Zenobia (Virginia Verrez) in a scene from Handel's... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: O, Supermen!
Strauss and Rouse at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul J. Pelkonen New York Philharmonic oboist Liang Wang gets a round of applause from his colleagues.Photo b... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
In Strauss' Comedy, A New Ingénue
Late casting change in Der Rosenkavalier. by Paul J. Pelkonen "The Presentation of the Rose" from Act II of Der Rosenkavalier. Photo © 2009 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An All-Star Team, Minus Two
The 2013 Richard Tucker Gala at Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen This year's Richard Tucker Gala celebrates the singer's 100th birthday. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Getting Carter
The American Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to Elliott Carter. by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer Elliott Carter in his New York apartment in 1983. Photo by Nanc... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Der Rosenkavalier
The last run for the Met's classic 1967 production of the Strauss comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Presentation of the Rose from Act II of Der Rosenkavalier.... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
