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 - January 21, 2026

Conductor and pianist tackled the most daunting piano concertos in the canon with fire.

Richard S. Ginell - December 23, 2025

The ensemble was in top form for the annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece, conducted by Grant Gershon.

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite shows of 2025!

Richard S. Ginell - December 16, 2025

Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra.

Richard S. Ginell - December 9, 2025

Marston Records releases the only complete recording of Kristen Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior in Parsifal.

Richard S. Ginell - November 24, 2025

A world premiere concerto for cellist Kanneh-Mason sets the table for Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

Richard S. Ginell - November 22, 2025

The latest collaboration between David Lang and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, before and after nature, features abstract interpretations of the state of our planet.

Richard S. Ginell - November 11, 2025

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's conductor emeritus led the orchestra in a triumphant performance of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8.

Richard S. Ginell - October 21, 2025

As Music Director Carl St. Clair transitions out of the role, his successor took the stage last Thursday.

Richard S. Ginell - October 6, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel’s program traced a vibrant lineage from Firebird to the U.S. premiere of Frenzy.