In my composing work, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had most of the pieces I’ve composed performed at least once. This is a post about the opposite — pieces I’ve composed that haven’t (yet) been performed. A playlist of score videos awaits.
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Checkpoint 45
In the winter of 1977-1978, my parents, composer Alexander Zhurbin and poet Irena Ginzburg embarked on an ambitious collaborative project, the ramifications of which are still unknown, the effects of which are still compounding in front of our eyes. After an initial incubation period….
Shtetl Portrait
“Shtetl Portrait” was the first piece that came out of this beautiful fadolín, at the house of its maker, Alexander Tulchinsky, in Connecticut, in early February of 2022. I often play “Shtetl Portrait” as a warmup while practicing. It’s quiet and tender, and takes advantage of the fadolín range in a non-flashy way. I hope that you’ll enjoy it, too!
All of the questions about the fadolín, answered
Foreword: I’m increasingly cautious about text on the internet — but with little literature about…
Trio Fadolín in Times Square / Carnegie Hall Citywide
A photo report on Trio Fadolín’s performance in Times Square as part of Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Trio Fadolín and Alexander Zhurbin and Irena Ginzburg at Lincoln Center Atrium
A photo report from our concert at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium with Trio Fadolín, my wife Inna, my parents, and special guests
Trio Fadolín’s first tour!
Dear Friends, It’s with deepest gratitude that I can share with you some exciting news …
Trio Fadolín performs Ljova’s “Plume”
Ljova: Plume performed by Trio Fadolín Sabina Torosjan, violin Valeriya Sholokhova, cello Ljova, fadolín recorded…
Where to watch Alberto and the Concrete Jungle
Some of you have asked where it’s possible to watch Alberto and the Concrete Jungle,…
The Gaze (from Lost in Kino 2)
Watch a video of “The Gaze”, the first track from Ljova’s new album “Lost in Kino 2”