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.

Articles By This Author

Richard S. Ginell - November 15, 2021

The great conductor puts in a guest appearance with the conservatory orchestra in an ambitious program.

Richard S. Ginell - November 9, 2021

Leila Josefowicz gives an impassioned reading of the first John Adams Violin Concerto.

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.