November 1, 2007 is the deadline for receipt of entries in the Co-op Press competition for chamber music performers for their artistic interpretation of the...
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! This month, I'm delighted to invite you to a very special performance of mine in New York, as well as some new remixes and videos...
Dear Friends, Thanks to all who came to see LJOVA AND THE VJOLA CONTRABAND and ROMASHKA perform at Joe's Pub in January! We had an incredible time performing...
Are you interested in commission a piece written especially for you? Would you like to provide educational outreach opportunities where your audiences and...
I have recently adapted my Recital Duets (1981) for all instruments. The seven movements range in expressiveness from fanfares to love duets and are in a modal...
Dear Friends, Greetings! This month, I'm excited to invite you to several upcoming performances, as well as to enjoy a new track, and a great live video --...
The article submitted is an except from the "Audition Mastery Guide" This guide contains the following chapters: OUTLOOK AND ATTITUDE, THE ART OF SCALE,THE...
My “Holiday Etudes/Duets”, that won the 1996 T.U.B.A Composition Competition in their etude form, have recently been adapted for all instruments. These 28...
Dear Friends, Welcome back to another Ljova Update! The last few weeks have been awash with projects -- rehearsals, recordings, new pieces and possibilities. ...
Dear Friends, Earlier this week, I sent an email to my "New York area" list, with two upcoming shows. (One of them is *tonight!*) What I didn't realize is...
Dear friends in the New York area, Just a friendly reminder of our upcoming performance, this Thursday: LJOVA AND THE VJOLA CONTRABAND at the Museum of Modern...
Dear Friends in the NY area, Just a quick note to let you know that 25 extra tickets to our pre-wedding celebration at Joe's Pub (this Saturday night!) have...
Dear Friends, How was your summer? Inna and I are happily married, just back from a wonderful honeymoon, with pictures to show, and a performance coming up...
Dear Friends in the NY area, Does it get better? Let's discuss: Three great bands, one low cover, all in a fabulous room with a humongous dance floor... what...
Dear Friends, Happy Holidays! This month, I've got many exciting news to share with you -- some of which has been top secret for more than a year -- see below:...
Dear Friends near NYC, Happy New Year! Just a little reminder about this Saturday's performance by LJOVA & THE VJOLA CONTRABAND, and BROOKLYN RIDER, at Joe's...
(Please forward as in line text to orchestral players) The deadline is approaching for applications to the 2007 Rome Festival Orchestra Summer Institute...
Hi. I'm somewhat of an outsider to the string instrument community, although I did play violin many years ago. My sister, however, has been playing viola for...
Dear Friends, I hope you're enjoying the first few days of spring! These past few weeks have been incredibly intense and exciting -- I'm composing scores for...
Dear Friends, Hoping that all is well by you, and that the winter boots are finally in storage. In this update, there is something for everybody -- a short...
Friends in the NYC area, Just a friendly reminder about our performance at Drom (in the East Village) this Saturday night. We've been rehearsing, and the new...
Dear Friends in the NYC area, Hope you are enjoying the start of summer! I've got a wonderfully diverse schedule of performances over the next 3 weeks, and...
Dear Friends in the NYC area, Just a friendly reminder -- I'm playing a wonderfully diverse set of 5 shows over this weekend, and would love to share them with...
I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join...
Dear Friends in the NYC area, Hope you are enjoying the summer. I have two very lovely events this week for denizens of Brooklyn - and for others who may be...
Dear Friends, Hope that your summer is going great. I am finalizing the graphics for the debut CD release by Ljova and the Kontraband, and sending it off for...
