“I think what the world needs is a “Hallelujah” transcription for solo viola”, said my dear old friend Pemi, a great violist in Montreal. I couldn’t agree more.
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For Frank London (Frank’s Hora)
A birthday appreciation for trumpeter and composer Frank London, with a world premiere video of Ljova’s composition “Frank’s Hora”
“The Fat Song” — For Morgan Spurlock
About a year before “Super Size Me” was released, Morgan Spurlock put out an open call for songwriters to submit songs for the film. As someone with rich experience eating fast food, I decided to accept the challenge and write a brutal song about being fat. I’ve held the demo back for almost 22 years — maybe it’s time for you to hear it.
New video premiere: For Mothers
Watch the premiere performance of Ljova’s “For Mothers”, featuring violist Hannah Rose Nicholas and cellist Alexander Hersh.
New Relases from Trio Fadolín on YouTube
I’m delighted to share with you some recent videos from Trio Fadolín that have surfaced on YouTube from other posters. Three are from recent concerts, and one is a collaboration track release.
Emergency Chicken Dance
Ljova: Emergency Chicken Dance
An April Fools special
Nathaniel Rowan fadolín for sale
I’ve decided to part ways with this beautiful art fadolín that was made for me by Nathaniel Rowan in 2020. It has immense sentimental value for me —
Upcoming shows
Now that the release schedule of “Discontent Farm” is behind me, it’s time to get back to get back to posting about my favorite subject — upcoming live shows!
Here is what’s coming up shortly —
Discontent Farm
Check out my “Discontent Farm” – thirty solo fadolín pieces recorded in the space of about an hour in December 2023.
Free Trio Fadolín performance at PAC NYC on December 22
Trio Fadolín is excited to return to the brand new PAC NYC (Perelman Performing Arts Center) on Friday December 22nd for a free performance on the Vartan and Clare Gregorian Stage, 5:45-6:30pm, as part of Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight series. Join us for our final performance of the year!