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 - March 17, 2026

Isabelle Faust championed Robert Schumann’s Violin Concerto and Dinis Sousa conducted Huang Ruo’s topical Tipping Point.

Richard S. Ginell - March 10, 2026

Thomas Adès's spectacular ballet excerpt gets a bold reading from the LA Phil, paired with a brisk Beethoven Sixth.

Richard S. Ginell - March 10, 2026

The pianist’s March 7 performance was so moving it inspired the audience to hum along.

Richard S. Ginell - March 3, 2026

Revolución diamantina, as performed by the LA Philharmonic, is a memorable masterwork.

Richard S. Ginell - February 24, 2026

The record focuses on six pieces, each in the key of E.

Richard S. Ginell - February 18, 2026

Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris fashioned a new script for Beethoven’s Egmont, which the actress delivered powerfully.

Richard S. Ginell - February 10, 2026

Five world premieres of the Feb. 3 concert ranged from small etudes to an inventive piano concerto.

Richard S. Ginell - February 3, 2026

The pianist’s Sacredness takes inspiration from Ellington but charts its own eclectic path.

Richard S. Ginell - February 3, 2026

At the Jan. 29 concert, she demonstrated a strong connection with the orchestra and a precise conducting style.

Richard S. Ginell - January 27, 2026

Capping off a remarkable week for L.A. orchestral music, the maestro drew sophistication and nuance from the exuberant ensemble.