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 - 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.

Jim Farber - January 13, 2020

The LA Phil’s former music director puts the 12-tone system in context for those willing to listen and learn.

Jim Farber - December 23, 2019

A concert staging of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Der Ring des Polykrates is a success for the young company.

Jim Farber - December 17, 2019

Organist James Walker and treble vocalist Felicity Robles shine in a delicate David Lang commission.