Yes, AI Can “do my job” – but that’s not my job. So what is my job — a musing about AI-generated music circa March 2026.
See You Out There
A quick preview of upcoming performances.
Mozart and Périlhou – in new arrangements by Ljova
Earlier this week The WHEE (WHere Else Ensemble) premiered two of Ljova’s arrangements of works…
Robert Schumann x Ljova: Träumerei
arranged for solo fadolín and performed by Ljova
Trio Fadolín at Rutgers University with special guest Ara Dinkjian
In March 2026, Trio Fadolín performed with special guest, oudist and composer Ara Dinkjian, at…
The return of Ljova and the Kontraband — in Vermont, and at Hunter College
Ljova and the Kontraband returned for two shows in winter of 2025, in Vermont and at Hunter College
Garmoshka with The Knights at Carnegie
Earlier this week The Knights with conductor Eric Jacobsen played my piece “Garmoshka” at Zankel Hall…
announcing the Trio Fadolín tour, March 2026
A very busy and exciting next few weeks for Trio Fadolín with appearances at Columbia University, Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University (with guest Ara Dinkjian), Rockport Music, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — and two appearances as part of our friends in the Refugee Orchestra Project at Mechanics Hall and National Sawdust!
Barmaljova in Israel
After years of scuttled plans we took our kids to Israel for a week to explore its rich history, its many intertwining cultures, to visit family, and, of course, to play some music!
How I use social media in 2026
My social media usage is probably different from yours. If for you social media is an escape from work, for me it is the opposite – spending time on social media is a part of my work as a musician. Taking a break, for me, means putting my phone on do-not-disturb, reading a book, riding a bike, practicing – anything but posting, or thinking about posting.
Ljova performs “Bach Redux” (Bach / Silverman)
J.S. Bach / arr. Tracy Silverman: Bach Redux
performed by Ljova