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 - March 20, 2018

A magical-realism novella becomes a worthy Stewart Copeland opera.

Jim Farber - March 13, 2018

Joffrey Ballet collaborates with L.A. Opera in John Neumeier's fanfic reimagining of the myth's central relationships.

Jim Farber - March 13, 2018

Despite markedly different approaches to the keyboard, the pianists found common ground in the world premiere of a Riley piece for four hands.

Jim Farber - March 6, 2018

The L.A. Philharmonic's production of Andrew Norman's opera for children is a joy.

Jim Farber - February 27, 2018

The L.A.-based, Messiaen-loving presenter is expert in the art of curation.

Jim Farber - February 26, 2018

A lack of information leaves the audience in the dark.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2018

Composer Andrew Norman, conductor Teddy Abrams, and director Yuval Sharon are planning A Trip to the Moon.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2018

Two generations of composers, separated by 50 years, share a concert in L.A.

Jim Farber - February 20, 2018

The composer joins forces with students and faculty from CalArts.

Jim Farber - February 10, 2018

The Cello Concerto was one of three Salonen concertos on display in L.A. this weekend.