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 30, 2020

Why music conservatories were readier than most for the disruption of coronavirus.

Jim Farber - March 2, 2020

The Industry’s site-specific odyssey opera presents a not-so-sweet view of American history.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2020

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.

Jim Farber - February 18, 2020

The second weekend of the LA Phil’s exploration of Weimar culture was capped by two of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s memorable collaborations.

Jim Farber - February 8, 2020

Several Icelandic composers and Kaija Saariaho filled out an exciting, if gloomy new-music concert.

Jim Farber - February 3, 2020

Matthew Aucoin more than fulfills his promise as LAO’s first composer-in-residence.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2020

The rock icon’s dockside musical begins its national tour in Los Angeles.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2020

The virtuoso bassist and band join forces with the Lyris Quartet for an explosive romp through jazz, funk, and beyond.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2020

From Naive and Sentimental to Flower Power with the LA Phil.

Jim Farber - January 14, 2020

LBO’s King Arthur treads a fine line between 17th-century elegance and 21st-century political theater.