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 - February 25, 2020

Gustavo goes for the gusto with Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 in LA Phil’s welcome Ives Festival.

Richard S. Ginell - February 11, 2020

Conductor and orchestra up their game in music by Hindemith, Schoenberg, and Kurt Weill.

Richard S. Ginell - February 10, 2020

It’s a trek from downtown, but the venue’s superior acoustics prove perfect for the chamber orchestra’s wide-ranging concert.

Richard S. Ginell - January 23, 2020

This combo highlights the improvisational chops of the chameleonic Anderson.

Richard S. Ginell - January 20, 2020

The “Onstage Sessions Jazz Club” setting was perfect for the Brazilian jazz singer’s take on The Book of Longing.

Richard S. Ginell - January 6, 2020

LA Phil audiences have heard a lot of the piece recently, but Mehta proves himself the master.

Richard S. Ginell - December 22, 2019

Streaming digital music hasn’t completely killed the venerable tradition of great orchestras making interesting records.

Richard S. Ginell - December 17, 2019

The LA Master Chorale sings a serious holiday program.

Richard S. Ginell - December 15, 2019

The LA Phil New Music Group focuses on the late composer’s works for small ensembles.

Richard S. Ginell - December 8, 2019

Two of the hottest guitarists on the scene team up for a joyful, free-flowing exchange of six-string ideas.