Discography
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VJOLA: WORLD ON FOUR STRINGS -- Ljova's debut album! "This album is a travelogue of sorts, though most journeys didn’t take me much further than the Island of Manhattan. It is a dedication to the ever-changing neighborhoods of New York City, its diverse cultures, and of course its illustrious musicians, from whom I draw much of my inspiration. Everything you hear on this album (with the exception of Michael's accordion on "Garmoshka", and the synth bass on "Breadbasket Blues") was recorded by myself on a viola. Each instrumental part was recorded separately, one after the other, and most arrangements were improvised from rough sketches. The choice of using viola as a multi-track instrument was as much artistic as it was a matter of convenience – the ensemble was cheap, hungry for a new sound, and very much of a similar mind. I hope you’ll enjoy the music and the journey!" B Buy your copy here! |
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Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble -- "New Impossibilities" - The third release from Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, featuring music by Rabih Abou-Khalil, Osvaldo Golijov, Sandeep Das, Zhou Long, and others, as well as The Silent City, composed by Kayhan Kalhor and arranged by Ljova. Get your copy today at Amazon.com ! |
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MATMOS: The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast - The latest from hyper-innovative SF-based duo Matmos consists of ten aural and visual portraits of famous people such as Valerie Solanas (shot Andy Warhol), Larry Levan ('80s NYC dance DJ), Darby Crash (singer of punk group The Germs), King Ludwig II (mad, last ruler of Bavaria), James Bidgood ('60s gay porn director), William S. Burroughs (beat author), and many more. Accompanying each musical portrait is a visual one, commissioned by the band, by artists ranging from Dan Clowes to Adam Ansell to Jason Mecier. Various accompanists include Antony of Antony & The Johnsons, The Kronos Quartet, Bjork, Jay Lesser, and more... and featuring Ljova's string arrangement on "Solo Buttons for Joe Meek"! Get your copy today at Amazon.com! |
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AYRE - featuring original songs and folk music arrangements by Osvaldo Golijov, Gustavo Santaolalla and Luciano Berio. Performed by Dawn Upshaw and the Andalucian Dogs (featuring: Tara O’Connor, flute • David Krakauer, clarinet • Jamie Sommerville, horn • Ljova, viola • Erik Friedlander, violoncello • Mark Dresser, double bass • Bridget Kibbey, harp • Michael Ward-Bergeman, hyper-accordion • Gustavo Santaolalla, guitar/ronroco • Jamie Haddad, percussion • Jeremy Flower, sound design & laptop) Nominated for the 2005 Grammy Awards!Get your copy at Amazon.com ! |
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Presqu'ile - a collection of 12 original songs by Angus Martin and arrangements in French, Spanish, Italian, and Haitian Creole. Featuring (among others) Marta Topferova (vocals & percussion), Ljova (viola), Jenny Scheinman (fiddle), Kenny Kozol (drums), Chris Komer (French horn) and Yulia Musayelyan (flute). Get your copy at CDBaby! |
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You've Stolen My Heart - Songs from R.D. Burman's Bollywood - featuring Asha Bhosle, the Kronos Quartet, Wu Man and Zakir Hussain -- as well as transcriptions from the original Bollywood recordings by Ljova. A very special treat! |
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Fragments - Assif Tsahar and the New York Underground Orchestra. Improvised new music, featuring a terrific ensemble, and several solos by Ljova. Get your copy at Squidco! |
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Silk Road Journeys: Beyond The Horizon - Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble present their second CD of collaborations between musicians of the Silk Road. Included here is music from Iran, China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, India and Turkey. Featuring two arrangements by Ljova as well as his major label debut on viola. Nominated for the 2005 Grammy Awards!Get your copy at Amazon.com! |
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With Love: -- Ljova's third collaboration in the Easy-Listening mode with Cayman Islands-based pianist George Davidson. More tunes you "know and love", and a few others you probably do not. Selections from Clayderman's repetoire, Morricone, and an original by George where Ljova accompanies in his signature multitrack style. Samples and info can be found at George's site. |
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Heavenly Lullabies: A collection of peaceful lullabies, perfect for all children. Ljova joins a list of many talanted + celebrated musicians, |
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SOHEIL NASSERI plays Yedidia, Zhurbin and Zyman. This debut recording by dazzling pianist Soheil Nasseri features the premiere recording of Ljova's "Sicilienne" in an arrangement for piano solo. This CD "single" also includes works by Ronn Yedidia and Samuel Zyman. Get your copy for only $5 at Soheil's website! |
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"ALLURE" -- with George Davidson (piano) and Ljova (viola). Another CD of beautiful melodies and peaceful arrangements, which includes an original tune by George, and another tune which George and Ljova wrote together. A truly wonderful album. Hear samples and buy it at Amazon.com. |
| Alexander Zhurbin - An Attempt of Self-Portrait - includes performances by a wide array of artists (among them Ljova on viola, his father, and Ljova's mother singing!) Recorded "Live" in a NYC studio. Currently unavailable, please check back soon! |
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"Twin Strings II" - with George Davidson (piano), Eugenio Leon (Paraguayian Harp) and Ljova (viola) A relaxing collection of popular ballads and original tunes. George is a very original artist in terms of his extremely free use of rhythm and a very "flowery" approach to piano playing. Ljova adds warmth with subtle viola background improvisations. See a tracklist and order at Amazon.com. |
