Jim Farber

Jim Farber wrote his first classical music review in 1982 for the Los Angeles Jewish Journal. Since then, he has been a feature writer and critic of classical music, opera, theater, and fine art for Daily Variety, the Copley Newspapers and News Service, and the Los Angeles Newspaper Group (Media News).

Articles By This Author

L.A. Opera’s 2019-20: Six New-to-L.A. Productions

Jim Farber - January 27, 2019

A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.

Charlie Chaplin Gets Another Assist in Realizing His Musical Dreams

Jim Farber - January 25, 2019

Russian violinist Philippe Quint revives the music of Charlie Chaplin.

Mälkki and the LA Phil Scale the Heights of Messiaen’s Turangalîla

Jim Farber - January 21, 2019

The massive symphony, with soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, was set off by Kaija Saariaho’s precise Trans.

Here’s Nadia

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

Violinist Nadia Sirota hosts the first Living Music LIVE! program, a live podcast on stage in Los Angeles.

Philip Glass’s New Symphony — We’ve Been Here Before

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

The composer’s third David Bowie homage falls flat.

Monday Evening Concerts Breaks the Reich Barrier

Jim Farber - December 18, 2018

The long running L.A. chamber series plays Music for 18 Musicians for the first time.

A Recovering Mehta Sparks the Old Magic with the LA Phil

Jim Farber - December 16, 2018

Physically frail but alert as ever, the 82-year-old conducted a dashing all-Brahms concert.

Through a prism Darkly

Jim Farber - December 4, 2018

A new opera by Ellen Reid and Roxie Perkins explores the lasting effects of sexual trauma.

Garlands for Steven Stucky

Jim Farber - November 29, 2018

Pianist Gloria Cheng celebrates the late composer at Piano Spheres.

Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Showcases Women Composers

Jim Farber - November 20, 2018

Young performers share the limelight with the eclectic ensemble’s regulars.