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AI Can Do My Job (That's Not My Job)

AI Can Do My Job (That's Not My Job)

When I wrote “Ljova’s Hot Takes on AI Music” in September 2024, I had...

Ljova March 6, 2026
See You Out There

See You Out There

Dear Friends, While the details of most upcoming shows can be found at https://Ljova.com/schedule...

Ljova September 2, 2025
Trio Fadolín at Rutgers University with special guest Ara Dinkjian

Trio Fadolín at Rutgers University with special guest Ara Dinkjian

In March 2026, Trio Fadolín performed with special guest, oudist and composer Ara Dinkjian,...

Ljova April 28, 2026
The return of Ljova and the Kontraband -- in Vermont, and at Hunter College

The return of Ljova and the Kontraband -- in Vermont, and at Hunter College

My ensemble Ljova and the Kontraband had two reunion appearances recently -- in November...

Ljova April 15, 2026
announcing Trio Fadolín tour, March 2026

announcing Trio Fadolín tour, March 2026

Coming up next month -- A very busy and exciting next few weeks for...

Ljova February 13, 2026
Barmaljova in Israel

Barmaljova in Israel

“This Year in Jerusalem!” After years of scuttled plans we took our kids to...

Ljova January 27, 2026
Ljova performs "Bach Redux" (Bach / Silverman)

Ljova performs "Bach Redux" (Bach / Silverman)

J.S. Bach / arr. Tracy Silverman: Bach Redux performed by Ljova November 2025 Columbia...

Ljova December 30, 2025
Celebrating Alexander Zhurbin at 80

Celebrating Alexander Zhurbin at 80

Last week’s concert of my music by my dad, Alexander Zhurbin- at New York...

Ljova December 21, 2025
Ljova performs Alexander Zhurbin: Fine Fantasy for Fadolín

Ljova performs Alexander Zhurbin: Fine Fantasy for Fadolín

Alexander Zhurbin: Fine Fantasy for Fadolín performed by Ljova November 2025 Columbia University New...

Ljova December 15, 2025
A Lonely Feast (featuring Tamar Sagiv)

A Lonely Feast (featuring Tamar Sagiv)

Ljova: A Lonely Feast performed by Ljova, fadolín and Tamar Sagiv, cello November 2025...

Ljova November 28, 2025
Ljova's "Plume" choreographed by Twyla Tharp, premiered at American Ballet Theatre

Ljova's "Plume" choreographed by Twyla Tharp, premiered at American Ballet Theatre

Earlier this October, my composition "Plume" premiered as part of a new dance work...

Ljova October 17, 2025
new film score for "An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation"

new film score for "An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation"

Over the summer I had the great joy to score the documentary film "An...

Ljova September 15, 2025
Barmaljova in Daugavpils

Barmaljova in Daugavpils

The house where my great grandmother lived may now be a parking lot, but...

Ljova September 5, 2025
The Emoji Piece

The Emoji Piece

A short musical piece guided by #emoji instead of words? I wanted to try...

Ljova May 18, 2025
What's your "Cellostatus"? Premiere recording of Ljova's cello concerto

What's your "Cellostatus"? Premiere recording of Ljova's cello concerto

Cellostatus by Nicholas Finch, NouLou Chamber Players, Jason Seber Happy release day to "Cellostatus",...

Ljova May 16, 2025
Ljova’s Sheet Music is finally available!

Ljova’s Sheet Music is finally available!

Dear Friends, I've had a personal website since the late-90s, and for many of...

Ljova April 17, 2025