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 - July 2, 2018

Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.

Richard S. Ginell - June 5, 2018

The virtuoso violinist brings her relentless curiosity and unbridled passion for new music to the pioneering festival.

Richard S. Ginell - May 29, 2018

L.A. Opera's ambitious, 28-year-old artist-in-residence brings his first work to the Off Grand series.

Richard S. Ginell - May 22, 2018

Dudamel conducts the Symphony No. 2, and Mitsuko Uchida is soloist in the composer’s Piano Concerto.

Richard S. Ginell - May 22, 2018

A lively concert awakens interest in authentically Spanish composers.

Richard S. Ginell - May 15, 2018

Diverse programming and relaxed etiquette make an enjoyable experience.

Richard S. Ginell - February 15, 2018

The technology has been updated, but the music is faithful to the original recording.

Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2017

S.F. Symphony’s music director was right at home at Disney Hall in a program featuring Bruckner’s Seventh.

Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017

The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour.

Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2017

The noted conductor talks about his mentor, colleague, and friend Leonard Bernstein, and about his own adventures on the podium.