Richard S. Ginell

Richard S. Ginell writes regularly about music for the Los Angeles Times, Musical America.com, and Classical Voice North America. He has also contributed to Gramophone and The Strad, among many other publications. In another lifetime, he was chief music critic of the Los Angeles Daily News. He is also the author of the recently released book Makin’ a Joyful Noise: The Lives and Times of the (Slightly) Fabulous Limeliters.

Articles By This Author

Richard S. Ginell - August 19, 2024

One of the most famous jazz albums of all time, played by the OG in front of a happy crowd.

Richard S. Ginell - July 22, 2024

The conductor’s tenure with the orchestra may have ended last year, but superb recordings are still being released.

Richard S. Ginell - July 15, 2024

With Elim Chan at the helm, the orchestra’s first classical concert of the summer is dazzling.

Richard S. Ginell - July 9, 2024

With the discovery of master tapes for the original Peanuts TV specials, one of America’s most underrated jazz figures gets the spotlight.

Richard S. Ginell - July 1, 2024

This version of the opera, captured in concerts with the LA Phil last year, improves on any live performance.

Richard S. Ginell - June 24, 2024

The composer’s latest opera, recorded shortly after its 2023 premiere, has a spare but intriguing setup.

Richard S. Ginell - June 10, 2024

The sounds of wind and sea surge in Cerrone’s latest piece for the Boston-based Lorelei Ensemble.

Richard S. Ginell - May 29, 2024

Montero offers a brilliant improvised encore, in addition to a Mozart concerto, on this program that also includes a new work by Nina Shekhar.

Richard S. Ginell - May 29, 2024

Ten years after its last residency here, the band returns to run through its entire album catalog in a nine-concert stay.

Richard S. Ginell - May 7, 2024

Beloved Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires also makes a rare Los Angeles appearance.