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

Zosha Di Castri Lays Many Cards on the Table in Her First CD

Richard S. Ginell - May 18, 2020

A decade’s worth of the Canadian composer’s challenging new music takes time to absorb.

Jacaranda Live Launches With Two Revived Julius Eastman Pieces

Richard S. Ginell - May 12, 2020

The adventurous concert series celebrates the early minimalist with an inaugural CD of his challenging music.

Gabriel Kahane Takes on Homelessness and the Housing Crisis

Richard S. Ginell - May 2, 2020

The composer’s timely, poignant work is lovingly rendered by the Oregon Symphony and guests.

Anonymous Man Reveals an Intimate Side of Michael Gordon

Richard S. Ginell - April 24, 2020

The composer’s latest is a choral memoir of life in a Soho loft.

Richard Valitutto Plays Modern Nocturnes and Lullabies

Richard S. Ginell - April 13, 2020

Spooky twilight music dominates the fearless keyboard wizard’s latest release.

Thomas Adès Celebrates Keyboard Virtuosity and Dances With Death

Richard S. Ginell - April 6, 2020

Pianist Kirill Gerstein delights in a recording of a playful new Adès concerto.

Ted Hearne’s Place Sings About Housing Insecurity

Richard S. Ginell - March 27, 2020

A new CD offers a glimpse of the composer’s much-postponed multimedia collaboration with poet Saul Williams on issues of gentrification.

The Ageless Herbie Hancock Launches LA Phil’s Power to the People! Festival

Richard S. Ginell - March 9, 2020

Jazz takes center stage with the LA Phil and the octogenarian keyboard wizard.

A Stunning Performance of the Fourth Symphony Caps LA Phil’s Ives Cycle

Richard S. Ginell - March 2, 2020

Dudamel delves into the details with his superb readings of the American master.

Dudamel Revives Ives in Start of Symphony Cycle

Richard S. Ginell - February 25, 2020

Gustavo goes for the gusto with Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 in LA Phil’s welcome Ives Festival.