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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Some Words on Electronic Music
Cos sometimes it ain't all Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen The brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, better known as Orbital. Longtime readers of this blog may know... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: March to the Scaffold
The Met's Summer HD Festival repeats La Damnation de Faust. by Paul J. Pelkonen Let's make a deal: Méphistophèles (John Relyea, left) offers advice to Marcello... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Rewind: Foxy, Foxy
New York City Opera's classic The Cunning Little Vixen. by Paul J. Pelkonen Frame grab of The Cunning Little Vixen with Gianna Rolandi in the title role of... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Wagnerian Alternative
Where to see music drama in 2013-14. by Paul J. Pelkonen Johan Engels' design for Act II of the new Parsifal in Chicago. Stage model by Johan Engels © 2013 Lyri... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Five Levels of the Metropolitan Opera Season
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 28 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Fall Preview: Carnegie Hall
2013-14 at the "Hall that Music Built." by Paul J. Pelkonen The Ronald O. Perelman Stage in the Isaac Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall. Photo from... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: At Long Last, Mozart
Mostly Mozart 2013 concludes with the last three symphonies. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Louis Langrée led Friday's Mostly Mozart concert. Photo © 2013 Lincol... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: La Cenerentola
Joyce Di Donato's dreams come true in Rossini's fairy tale. by Paul J. Pelkonen Welcome to the layer cake: the finale of the Met's La Cenerentola. Image © The... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Departed and the Heroic
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment pays tribute to Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in Peter Sellars' production of... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The 2013-2014 Superconductor Metropolitan Opera Preview
Your source for all the information on the coming season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Metropolitan Opera season launches next month, and we're ready with a... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: I Puritani
A new generation takes on the bel canto classic. by Paul J. Pelkonen We gather together: the Puritans take the stage for a big chorus in I Puritani.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Arabella
Delve into the Gilded Age with Strauss' romantic comedy. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lush life: The sumptuous hotel staircase is a central feature of Arabella. Photo... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: Meet the New Gods
Marek Janowski records his second Das Rheingold. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alberich (left) chases the Rhine-daughters in the opening scene of Wagner's Das... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Wozzeck
Berg's blood-soaked psychodrama returns to the Met. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Captain (left) consults with the Doctor (right) against a blood-red moon in... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: She Just Can't Wait to Be Queen
Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble mounts L'Incoronazione di Poppea by Paul J. Pelkonen Bound for glory: Greer Davis as Poppea in L'Incoronazione di Poppea at Dell'Arte... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Mother Weeps, the Voices Soar
Rossini's Stabat Mater at Mostly Mozart. by Paul J. Pelkonen Gianandrea Noseda made his Mostly Mozart debut with Rossini's Stabat Mater When you think of the... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 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 16 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Off the Rack
The Budapest Festival Orchestra presents Le Nozze di Figaro. by Paul J. Pelkonen Iván Fischer (lower right) supervises the good-natured insanity in Act II... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Victoria Crutchfield
The director brings L'Incoronazione di Poppea to Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble. by Paul J. Pelkonen Fresco from the Villa de Poppaea at Oplontis in southern Italy.... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: The SPQR-Word
Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble presents La Clemenza di Tito. by Paul J. Pelkonen Hilary Ginther (left) as Sesto and Elana Gleason as Vitellia plot and plan inDell'Art... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
