When I polled my Facebook readership about what they missed most about live performances, the overwhelming response was “the energy of live performance”. This is very true — but it differs to a degree from my top choice — “the lack of distraction”…
Works released during COVID-19
here’s an ever-updating playlist of works I’ve released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grateful
I didn’t like practicing music, but my mom said one day I’d be “Grateful” – that day came nearly 20 years ago..
Alone / Together – Embracing the Moment
Just about two weeks ago, by complete chance, I met the comedian Kate McKinnon at a popular Upper West Side cafe. In the next hour, I picked up our kids from school, as it turned out, for the last time in…..
play Netlicks with me!
Dear Friends, Quick note to say — please come play Netlicks with me! It’s free and you can do it from home — more info here: https://Ljova.com/netlicks
working through the outbreak
Dear Friends, Roughly a third of my work typically comes from performing in public as a violist, fadolínist and band leader — but during these times, we all have to focus on…
Two reflections about February’s edition of “Out of Leftovers”
Two reflections about February’s edition of “Out of Leftovers”, featuring student performances and a program of American Music
New Album from Ljova and the Kontraband – Russian Folk Songs
Ljova and the Kontraband release an album of “Russian Folk Songs”, exclusively via Facebook
Лёва и Контрабанда – Русские Народные Песни
(for the English version of this post, click here)Дорогие друзья! У нас есть прекрасная новость — мы — Ljova and the Kontraband и гости — выпустили в свет новый альбом! Несколько месяцев…
Famiola for sale
I am selling my “Famiola” – a 6-string violin/viola hybrid built by the wonderful Eric Aceto of Ithaca String in the winter of 2007.