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 - September 5, 2023

Dig into these recordings from almost a century ago to hear how far interpretations of this monumental composer have come.

Richard S. Ginell - August 28, 2023

Backed by Teddy Abrams and the LA Phil, Thile gives the West Coast premiere of his own zany, always engaging piece.

Richard S. Ginell - August 21, 2023

The experienced conductor leads the LA Phil in an all-French program with vigor and ease.

Richard S. Ginell - August 8, 2023

Two virtuosic percussion concertos and Carlos Simon’s vital Tales – A Folklore Symphony lead a successful first weekend.

Richard S. Ginell - August 1, 2023

A lineup of stellar guests celebrates the legendary musician’s 90th birthday.

Richard S. Ginell - July 31, 2023

The violinist introduces Hollywood Bowl audiences to a piece written for her.

Richard S. Ginell - July 18, 2023

As he prepares to leave L.A. for New York, the star conductor demonstrates his ability to grow.

Richard S. Ginell - July 10, 2023

Here’s where to start with a conductor who made many firsts in his six decades of recording.

Richard S. Ginell - June 27, 2023

The Chicago Symphony may never be able to replace this “grand master of the baton,” as Muti’s interpretation of Beethoven’s Missa solemnis shows.

Richard S. Ginell - May 23, 2023

Iveta Apkalna was the soloist in the Sinfonia Concertante for Organ and Orchestra, with the composer on the podium.