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: Boot Up, Log In, Burn Out
The Met unveils Nico Muhly's Two Boys. by Paul J. Pelkonen You're sitting too close: Paul Appleby as Brian in Nico Muhly's Two Boys. Photo by Ken Howard © 2013... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Start of Something Big
The London Symphony Orchestra returns to Lincoln Center. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bernard Haitink returned to Lincoln Center with the London Symphony Orchestra. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Family That Plays Together
The 5 Browns Debut at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Waiting for their Steinways: The 5 Browns perch on a piano. Image © 2013 The 5 Browns. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Massacre at Lincoln Center
The New York Philharmonic plays Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Bloody Sunday Massacre by Ivan Vladimirov. Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: De-Lux Aeterna
A look at Lincoln Center's month-long 2013 White Light Festival. by Paul J. Pelkonen Anna Caterina Antonacci performs Era la Notte as part of the 2013 White... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: A Globe Girdled in Silk
The Silk Road Project celebrates 15 years at Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Members of the Silk Road Project in concert. (l.-r. Sandeep Das, Yo-Yo Ma, Johnn... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Goodfellows
The Met reawakens A Midsummer Night's Dream. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bottom at bay: Tytania (Kathleen Kim) charms a translated Nick Bottom (Matthew Rose, with... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Two Boys
Nico Muhly's first opera visits the brave new world of the Internet. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from Two Boys at the English National Opera. The Met presents... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Along the Comeback Trail
James Levine conducts the MET Orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen James Levine conducting the MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Photo by Marty Sohl © 2013 The... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Sudden Death, Over Time
Pocket Opera Players premieres two new works. by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer Anton Webern at the piano. The sudden failure of New York City Opera caused a... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Life During Wartime
Valery Gergiev conducts Shostakovich at Carnegie Hall by Paul J. Pelkonen The effects of war: Stalingrad in 1943 after the battle. Image © 1943 RIAN Archive,... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Dance 'til You Drop
Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra return to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Valery Gergiev. Photo by Aleexander Shapunov © 2013 Columbia Artists... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Happy Birthday, Maestro Verdi!
The composer turns 200. by Paul J. Pelkonen It's not every day a composer turns 200. Today marks the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, whose long career and vas... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: It's Off...and Running
The Metropolitan Opera re-tweaks The Nose. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Doctor (Gennady Bezzubenkov) administers to the nose-less Kovalyov in a scene from The... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: Patrice Chéreau (1944-2013)
French opera director forged legendary Bayreuth Ring. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from Patrice Chéreau's production of Das Rheingold with Alberich (Hermann... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Earning His Beethoven Badge
Alan Gilbert conducts the Ninth Symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert. Photo by Chris Lee © 2013 The New York Philharmonic Leading a performance of... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Thunder of Invention
The American Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen American Symphony Orchestra music director Leon Botstein. Image from Orchestra in... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Carnegie Hall Strike Ends
Historic venue open for business as usual. by Paul J. Pelkonen A mysterious force removed the rat (seen previously) from the Carnegie Hall stage. Photo... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Keep Calm and Blog On
On Shutdowns, Closures, Crises and Coping: Some words from the Superconductor editorial desk. by Paul J. Pelkonen Just do what the sign says. Photoshop by the... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Carnegie Hall Opener Canceled
Stagehands strike nixes Opening Night. by Paul J. Pelkonen There's a new soloist (but no audience) as Carnegie Hall goes dark for opening night. Original photo ... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
