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 - September 12, 2023

The intimate 300-seat space will host the majority of the presenter’s events this year.

Jim Farber - August 21, 2023

It’s a night without showiness or theatricality, just accomplished music-making.

Jim Farber - August 15, 2023

How did a Los Angeles treasure end up in Palo Alto?

Jim Farber - July 25, 2023

The Hollywood Bowl hosts a production of the complete ballet on a night that also offers Mexican music.

Jim Farber - July 18, 2023

Jazz, however, requires more freedom than Gustavo Dudamel is willing to grant in this performance at the Bowl.

Jim Farber - June 27, 2023

A surprising number of A-list composers write for this small-budget group whose concerts are always intriguing.

Jim Farber - June 6, 2023

Pianist Evren Ozel, violist Jordan Bak, and violinist Geneva Lewis give an impressive recital in an unusual configuration.

Jim Farber - June 6, 2023

The multitalented composer and performer is aiming at a festival that ignores musical boundaries and questions standard narratives.

Jim Farber - May 31, 2023

The orchestra caps a remarkable 10-day run with premieres from composers Ellen Reid and Gabriella Smith.

Jim Farber - May 16, 2023

Russell Thomas, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, and Igor Golovatenko make powerful impressions in a well-staged production.