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 - November 8, 2021

The Police’s famed drummer presents the group’s hits arranged for rock band and orchestra in a fun show at The Soraya.

Richard S. Ginell - November 1, 2021

The season is young, but the orchestra is in overdrive for a Kaija Saariaho premiere and Scriabin’s Poem of Ecstasy.

Richard S. Ginell - November 1, 2021

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s splendid performances under the baton of Yannick Nezét-Séguin are welcome additions to the Price revival.

Richard S. Ginell - September 27, 2021

The jazz pianist and his touring band sound better than ever, and bassist esperanza spalding provides a perfect opening set.

 

Richard S. Ginell - September 27, 2021

The renowned violinist’s Alone Together gives voice to 39 composers wrangling with the heartbreaking challenges of the past 18 months.

Richard S. Ginell - September 19, 2021

The pianist takes unpredictable but always absorbing creative risks on his new album.

Richard S. Ginell - September 13, 2021

A new disc featuring commissions for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra reveals the charms of a once-popular composer who deserves wider recognition.

Richard S. Ginell - September 7, 2021

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra renders three Mendoza compositions with soprano Julia Bullock and saxophonist Joshua Redman joining in.

Richard S. Ginell - August 30, 2021

He and the LA Phil also revisit his debut with the orchestra via an electrifying Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5.

Richard S. Ginell - August 23, 2021

Gil Rose and company bracket Medea with an old favorite and a revealing Hand of Bridge.