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...
See You Out There
Dear Friends, While the details of most upcoming shows can be found at https://Ljova.com/schedule...
Trio Fadolín at Rutgers University with special guest Ara Dinkjian
In March 2026, Trio Fadolín performed with special guest, oudist and composer Ara Dinkjian,...
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...
announcing Trio Fadolín tour, March 2026
Coming up next month -- A very busy and exciting next few weeks for...
Barmaljova in Israel
“This Year in Jerusalem!” After years of scuttled plans we took our kids to...
Ljova performs "Bach Redux" (Bach / Silverman)
J.S. Bach / arr. Tracy Silverman: Bach Redux performed by Ljova November 2025 Columbia...
Celebrating Alexander Zhurbin at 80
Last week’s concert of my music by my dad, Alexander Zhurbin- at New York...
Ljova performs Alexander Zhurbin: Fine Fantasy for Fadolín
Alexander Zhurbin: Fine Fantasy for Fadolín performed by Ljova November 2025 Columbia University New...
A Lonely Feast (featuring Tamar Sagiv)
Ljova: A Lonely Feast performed by Ljova, fadolín and Tamar Sagiv, cello November 2025...
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...
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...
Barmaljova in Daugavpils
The house where my great grandmother lived may now be a parking lot, but...
The Emoji Piece
A short musical piece guided by #emoji instead of words? I wanted to try...
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’s Sheet Music is finally available!
Dear Friends, I've had a personal website since the late-90s, and for many of...