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 - October 29, 2018

LACO shows its strengths throughout the challenging, unusual program from Seattle Symphony’s upcoming music director.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

Hancock’s powerful jazz ignited sparks on stage — with the orchestra and without.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

Richard S. Ginell - September 24, 2018

Two masterful orchestras put the jazz back in “Jazz at the Bowl.”

Richard S. Ginell - August 20, 2018

The orchestra’s contributions were minimal in an evening that featured flamenco-tinged guitar pyrotechnics.

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.