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 - December 3, 2025

Maxim Derevianko created a documentary on the 2022 production. The film is being screened for Academy Award and Guild members.

Jim Farber - November 24, 2025

The eighth revival of the company’s 1993 production is well-cast, and brilliantly conducted by Lina González-Granados.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2025

Vancouver-based Ballet BC brought its Bolero X to L.A., a production that involved 31 dancers from USC’s Kaufman School of Dance.

Jim Farber - October 14, 2025

Playing a favorite work by Mieczyslaw Weinberg, the soloist was the standout in a concert of contrasting delights.

Jim Farber - September 29, 2025

The company’s music director is leaving the post after an eventful tenure and looking forward to working on new projects.

Jim Farber - June 17, 2025

With its trademark instrumental menagerie, the group illuminates scores by Harry Partch and gives two world premieres.

Jim Farber - June 16, 2025

Flutist Claire Chase’s astonishing programming for 2025 is devoted to music with complexities beyond the sounded notes.

Jim Farber - May 12, 2025

This new ensemble, composed of seasoned Hollywood session players, has its first concert coming up.

Jim Farber - May 6, 2025

In a packed concert, the orchestra and conductor Rachael Worby play many of the greatest hits from cinematic history.

Jim Farber - April 29, 2025

This stunning production of composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s modern classic represents the company at its best.