(Ljova and the Vjola Contraband at Joe's Pub - photos ©J. Pehrson and ©J. Barmash)
Tuesday, August 22, at 7pm
BARBES
376 9th St. (corner of 6th Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
718.965.9177
Subway: F train to 7th Avenue
Cost: $8
LJOVA AND THE VJOLA CONTRABAND
Hailed as "one of New York's fastest-rising composers and instrumentalists" by Billboard Magazine , LJOVA transcends the traditional boundaries of his instrument, the viola. From blues to Latin and Gypsy dances, to a nostalgic Russian street-waltz, his compositions and arrangements dazzle with intricate textures, odd rhythms and lilting melodies, creating music that is both fresh and timeless. LJOVA AND THE VJOLA CONTRABAND is the live ensemble performing the music from VJOLA: WORLD ON FOUR STRINGS, the debut release of maverick film composer, arranger, and violist Ljova (Lev Zhurbin). Inspired by his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, the Kronos Quartet and Osvaldo Golijov, Ljova draws on a multitude of cross-cultural influences, and echoes them in unique pieces, recorded almost exclusively on multi-tracked viola.
LJOVA AND THE VJOLA CONTRABAND is:
Ljova (viola)
Mike Block (cello)
Mike Savino (bass)
Mathias Kunzli (percussion)
...with special guests TBA!
August 22, at 7pm!
