Richard Morrison

Chief Music Critic, The Times

Richard Morrison is the chief music critic and culture writer for The Times. He is also a columnist for BBC Music Magazine, for which he was awarded Columnist of the Year at the 2012 PPA Awards. In 2004, he released a biography of the London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra: The LSO: A Century of Triumph and Turbulence, to celebrate its centenary. The book was published by Faber & Faber. Morrison is a former orchestral trombonist and organist.

Richard Morrison

Recent articles by Richard Morrison

Richard Morrison: ‘In this financial crisis, we must all do our part to support the arts’

Musicians are doing encores all wrong, says Richard Morrison

The Queen’s contribution to classical music

How Russia’s military action is further damaging its declining music scene

Should orchestras ditch concert dress and have a more casual dress code?

Why the early music revolution of the 1970s was truly a moment to savour

Six of the best recordings of Elgar’s Cello Concerto

Why classical music can make you cry, according to various theories

Richard Morrison applauds the musicians and orchestras who have thrived during the pandemic

Richard Morrison: why music education in the UK is under threat – but there’s still hope

Richard Morrison: Why we need to support local musicians after the pandemic

Richard Morrison: Who will join Purcell, Elgar and Britten as British composing greats?

Richard Morrison: London’s conductor exodus will bring fresh opportunities to the city

Are concert halls giving musicians with disabilities a fair opportunity?