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 - 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.

Jim Farber - April 15, 2025

Performed aboard the RMS Queen Mary, the production is a madcap but ultimately loving homage to the composer.

Jim Farber - March 25, 2025

VOX Femina Los Angeles performs a concert of choral works inspired by literature that has, in various times and places, faced censorship.

Jim Farber - March 18, 2025

The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2025

Composer Mary Kouyoumdjian’s new opera comes to the company’s Off Grand series in a brilliantly visceral production.

Jim Farber - February 18, 2025

Composer Michael Abels’s searing setting of poetry by Nikky Finney expertly balances string playing, choral singing, and recitation.