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 - April 25, 2022

The LA Phil’s mini-festival introduces good music without attempting to find a through-line.

Jim Farber - March 20, 2022

Today's music archivists face serious challenges, and cloud storage may not be the answer.

Jim Farber - February 8, 2022

The Asian American theater company remounts its production of the Sondheim musical this month.

Jim Farber - February 7, 2022

Thomas Wilkins will conduct young musicians from the LA Phil’s youth orchestra program in a pregame performance.

Jim Farber - January 13, 2022

How the adventurous and determined are navigating the financial burdens of COVID.

Jim Farber - December 13, 2021

Tony Kushner’s new screenplay is at the center of the adaptation.

Jim Farber - November 22, 2021

Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production and a stellar cast make a major hit of Rossini’s familiar opera buffa.

Jim Farber - November 21, 2021

Although major companies and presenters are meeting the challenges, there are many extra hurdles now.

Jim Farber - October 11, 2021

The gala event is filled with star wattage and a delayed world premiere.

Jim Farber - September 21, 2021

The music of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz weaves a thread through a COVID-postponed anniversary season.