Superconductor
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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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Violetta Succumbs to Illness
Red dress drama as Natalie Dessay cancels rehearsal. While the Clock Ticked: a scene from La Traviata. The Metropolitan Opera's revival of La Traviata (schedule... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Surfing on Modern Waves
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra. by Paul Pelkonen Conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen in flight. In a music industry where pianists... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Announcement: Winter is Coming
George R. R. Martin's fantasy series to be staged as opera. The Iron Throne of Westeros is coming to the Metropolitan Opera. Image © 2011 HBO Films. by... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Superconductor: The April Short List
Touching all the bases: opera, symphony, chamber music--then stealing home. by Paul Pelkonen Bench coach: this is in no way an endorsement of the product... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Breaking Through the Ice
Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the New York Philharmonic. by Paul Pelkonen Christoph von Dohnányi. Christoph von Dohnányi has enjoyed a podium... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Twilight of the Ring
The Metropolitan Opera slashes the cost of Wagner. by Paul Pelkonen Downwardly mobile: Wotan (Bryn Terfel) and Fricka (Stephanie Blythe) in Das Rheingold.... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Vienna--in a Piercing Cry
The aron quartett at the Austrian Cultural Forum. by Paul Pelkonen The aron quartett in concert: Ludwig Müller, Barna Kobori, Georg Hamann and Christophe... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Maurizio Pollini Cancels Concerts
Garrick Ohlsson, Louis Lortie, Maria João Pires to step in at Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen Maurizio Pollini lights up in London. Perhaps he heard about... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Metropolitan Opera Preview: Das Rheingold
The Met opens its first full cycles of the Lepage Ring. by Paul Pelkonen Underwater love: the three Rhinemaidens cavort at the start of Das Rheingold. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's All Happening
American Mavericks comes to Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen A key component of John Cage's Song Books, and a valuable source of potassium.(Andy Warhol was an... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: It's All Happening!
American Mavericks comes to Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen A key component of John Cage's Song Books, and a valuable source of potassium.(Andy Warhol was an... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Déjà Vu All Over Again
The Met's new production of Manon is all too familiar. by Paul Pelkonen "Chéri, which opera are we in?" Anna Netrebko vamps in Act III of Manon.Photo by... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: The Keeper of the Keys
Murray Perahia in recital at Lincoln Center by Paul Pelkonen Piano man: Murray Perahia. Photo © 2010 courtesy Sony Classical. In the course of a long concert... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Age of Plastic
Einstein on the Beach in LEGO.® LEGO man on the beach, presumably waiting for Einstein. Photo © SodaHead.com. As a warm-up for next fall's BAM production o... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Flash of the Titans
Yefim Bronfman at Carnegie Hall. by Paul Pelkonen Determination: Yefim Bronfman in concert. When the pianist Yefim Bronfman made his entrance at Carnegie Hall o... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Recordings Review: The Whole Flute
René Jacobs' new studio Die Zauberflöte is three hours of Mozartean bliss. by Paul J. Pelkonen (Ed. Note: This is a slightly revised re-post of a recording... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: An Old-Fashioned Bacchanal
Christoph von Dohnányi at the New York Philharmonic. by Paul Pelkonen The ice man: Christoph von Dohnànyi, with baton in hand.Photo © 2011 NewYork... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: Goodbye to Romance
New York City Opera mounts Così fan tutte. by Paul Pelkonen A row to nowhere: the cast of the City Opera's Così fan tutte. L.-R.: Jennifer Holloway, Philip... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: American Mavericks
The modern music festival comes to Carnegie Hall. Redshirts: Michael Tilson Thomas (left) with composer Lou Harrison.Photo © San Francisco Symphony... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Rosalyn Tureck Confession
What a missing CD cover taught me about Bach. by Paul Pelkonen The missing Rosalyn Tureck album cover. I still don't have it! Today is the 322nd birthday of... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
