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: Under the Serious Moonlight
Norma at the Metropolitan Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The disco 'round: Sondra Radvanovsky enters in Act I of Norma.Photo by Marty Sohl © 2013 The Metropolitan... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Obituary: New York City Opera (1943-2013)
Opera company to file for bankruptcy Oct 2. by Paul J. Pelkonen Quote by Puccini. Graphic made on tombstonebuilder.com. The New York City Opera, founded in... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Breaking the Chains
Nabucco comes to Opera Philadelphia. by Paul J. Pelkonen Power struggle: Abagaille (Csilla Boross) confronts Nabucco (Sebastian Catana)in Act I of Verdi's... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Sailing Toward Elysium
Yannick Nézet-Séguin opens his Beethoven cycle. by Paul J. Pelkonen Music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin is starting his second season at the headof the... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Original Gangsters
The New York Philharmonic rumbles with West Side Story. by Paul J. Pelkonen In residence: Yefim Bronfman (at the piano) and Alan Gilbert (with baton)kicked off... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Company Seeks Sugar Daddy
It may be curtains for New York City Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The City Opera may cease operations and declare bankruptcy next week. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: On Holiday in Eden
Yo-Yo Ma joins the New York Philharmonic for opening night. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert. Photo by Chris Lee © 2013 The New York Philharmonic. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Relief Princess
Iréne Theorin saves WNO Tristan und Isolde. by Paul J. Pelkonen Iréne Theorin is Isolde in Washington National Opera's Tristan und Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchma... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Relief Princess
Irene Théorin saves WNO Tristan und Isolde. by Paul J. Pelkonen Irene Théorin is Isolde in Washington National Opera's Tristan und Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchma... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The Russian Hat Trick
Anna Netrebko opens the Met season (again) with Eugene Onegin. by Paul J. Pelkonen Reunited: Onegin (Mariusz Kwiecien, left) and Tatiana (Anna Netrebko) clench... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Così Fan Tutte
James Levine returns to conducting opera with Mozart's comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Three Sopranos: Isabel Leonard (left) Danielle De Niese (center) and... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Man Vs. Monolith
The New York Philharmonic plays 2001: A Space Odyssey. by Paul J. Pelkonen Here's looking at you, Earth. The Star-Child (formerly David Bowman)from the last... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Goin' Bust
As New York City Opera teeters, Anna Nicole shines. by Paul J. Pelkonen J. Howard Marshall II (Robert Brubaker, in wheelchair) gives an interviewpushed by the... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Fall Preview: The Metropolitan Opera
Breaking down the 2013-14 season by degree of difficulty. by Paul J. Pelkonen Nathan Gunn seeks advice in a scene from The Magic Flute.Photo by Ken Howard © 201... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Fall Preview: The New York Philharmonic 2013-2014
New directions for New York's oldest orchestra. by Paul J. Pelkonen Photo (by the author) of this year's New York Philharmonic 2013-2014 season announcement... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Opera Omnia presents The Return of Ulysses. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bad things happened when Ulysses came home in 1178 B.C. Image from classical antiquity. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
City Opera Faces Doomsday
Company announces emergency September fund-raising drive. by Paul J. Pelkonen The New York City Opera faces an imminent fiscal crisis.Image of Mike Myers as Dr. Read more
Posted on 09 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Ten Signs You're a Classical Music Geek
A handy guide from your friends at Superconductor. by Paul J. Pelkonen Another sign: you know which conductor Bugs Bunny is making fun of here.Image by Chuck... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Isolde Dumps Tristan
Deborah Voight withdraws from WNO Wagner run. by Paul J. Pelkonen To sail no more: Deborah Voigt may have sung her last Tristan und Isolde.Photo by Ken Howard... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
A Short Tour of The Planets
An exploration of this English extraterrestrial masterpiece. by Paul J. Pelkonen The rings of Saturn in ultraviolet light. Image © NASA/E. Karkoschka. Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
