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

Jim Farber - October 8, 2018

Glass’s second-most-improbable opera will be seen in the famous staging that cemented the show in the international repertory.

Jim Farber - October 7, 2018

The vibrant new composition works brilliantly in tandem with a transitional work from Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The beginning of a long celebration emphasized everything that’s special about the orchestra and the city.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The superstar violinist is the standout in a program that didn’t always work.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The orchestra fills eight miles with a musical block party that showcases diversity.

Jim Farber - September 25, 2018

Shawn Kirchner’s Songs of Ascent provides a powerful contrast with the Mozart Requiem.

Jim Farber - September 25, 2018

L.A. Opera’s Don Carlo proves that Plácido Domingo is forever young.

Jim Farber - September 18, 2018

The L.A. Master Chorale’s music director seems to be involved in every choral concert and opera in town.

Jim Farber - September 10, 2018

The evolution of the Los Angeles Philharmonic presents a more hopeful view. Part II of LA Phil at 100.

Jim Farber - August 31, 2018

The orchestra’s chief operating officer chats about plans for the upcoming milestone and the work behind the scenes to support the LA Phil’s success.