Jim Farber

COVID-19 is forcing music presenters to make hard choices. Many are uniting to find ways to survive.

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

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

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.

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.

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

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

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

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

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