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Ljova
Folk / Classical / Other

"Ljova - film composer, arranger, violist"

NEW YORK, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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Member Since6/5/2004
Band WebsiteLjova.com
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InfluencesKurt Weill, Carla Kihlstedt, Iva Bittova, Savina Yannatou, Kroke, Romica Puceanu, the Books, Philip Glass, Goran Bregovic, Bjork, Carter Burwell, Michael Nyman, Chaurasia, Kronos Quartet, Taraf de Haiidouks, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Jolie Holland, Yo-Yo Ma, Bond, Wu Man, Silk Road Project, Kayhan Kalhor, Gustavo Santaolalla, Osvaldo Golijov, Guy Sigsworth, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Cserepes, NPR, WFMU, KCRW, MP3 culture, others
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Ljova and the Kontraband at BARBES - with Marika Hughes! Brooklyn, New York
Sep 28 2008 7:30P
Ljova and the Kontraband -- CD RELEASE at Joe’s Pub New York, New York

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   About Ljova
Hailed by Billboard Magazine as "one of New York's fastest-rising composers and instrumentalists", LJOVA (Lev Zhurbin) stands at the forefront of his generation as the premiere bridge between the world's musical cultures. Ljova was born in 1978 in Moscow, Russia, and moved to New York with his parents, composer Alexander Zhurbin and writer Irena Ginzburg, in 1990. He divides his time between performing as a violist in diverse groups ranging from his own LJOVA AND THE KONTRABAND, to string quartets, jazz combos and gypsy bands; studying and arranging music for the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, the Kronos Quartet, Matmos and Jay-Z; and composing original music for film, TV, theatre and the concert stage.For more information, upcoming shows and free downloads, visit his website at www.Ljova.com
LJOVA: Vjola: World on Four StringsVJOLA: WORLD ON FOUR STRINGS
This debut release of maverick composer, arranger, and violist Ljova (Lev Zhurbin) draws on a multitude of cross-cultural influences, and is performed almost exclusively on multi-tracked viola. In addition to a busy career as a performer and film composer, Ljova is a frequent collaborator with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Project, the Kronos Quartet, Osvaldo Golijov, as well as many other independent artists. From blues to Bjork, to Latin and Gypsy dances, to a nostalgic Russian street-waltz (featuring Michael Ward-Bergeman on accordion), Ljova pushes the boundaries of his instrument. Using inventive improvisation and arranging techniques, his compositions dazzle with intricate textures, odd rhythms and lilting melodies, creating music that is both fresh and timeless.
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Ljova
violist, film composer, arranger

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Ljova's Friends Comments
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maison derrière





Jul 4 2008 2:52 PM

Thank you for Adding us!!!
Greetings from Hamburg/Germany ...
XXX
katerina


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Jun 23 2008 8:51 AM

thank you for the add!nice music..
Phillippa Lusty





Jun 25 2008 10:03 AM

Thanks for your kind comment Ljova. I have really enjoyed your music too.

Pip
X
Koko Conley





Jun 25 2008 6:29 PM

Hey KoKo here,
Wa-do (Thank You )for the friends add!!!
Wakan Tankan Nici Un
(May the Great Spirit walk with you)

Stay positive!
KoKo
Sinem Saniye





Jun 25 2008 9:17 PM

Sending some love.. It's been a while :)
D’Slyce





Jun 23 2008 9:04 AM

Thanks for adding us. Reeeaaally love this music! D'
marc roffey musician





Jun 23 2008 3:03 PM

Thank you for your friendship, Ljova, and for your unusual and engaging music, Marc
George Pepper





Jun 21 2008 11:48 AM

Thanks for including me in your circle of friends :^)

Cheers!
Geo

www.georgealtonpepper.com
O ALGO PARECIDO





Jun 16 2008 12:29 AM

Thanks,a pleasure
SaitenWind





Jun 16 2008 4:20 AM

Hello,
thanks for the friendship!
Best musical wishes from SaitenWind
Mary Rae


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Jun 10 2008 9:48 AM

Mahlergasse is wonderful. great stuff here!
Effy Efthymiou (composer)





Jun 10 2008 4:17 PM

Hi Ljova,

Just to day that I really love the 'folky' feel to your music. I am currently writing some european folk-inspired music for a theatre show so it is great to hear your stuff!

Effy
lazaros komninos





Jun 8 2008 10:27 PM

Hi Ljova!Wonderfull music.I enjoyed your page listening.Thanks for your friendship.
Ralph Vaughan Williams





Jun 9 2008 11:24 AM

Thank you for your friendship.

RVW

“I don't know whether I like
it, but it is what I meant.”
--
~Vaughan Williams on his
fourth symphony~
Iva Zabkar





Jun 9 2008 2:14 PM

hey, thank you for your post. ... I like yours also very much.

just the best,
iva
FREDDY MARSHALL





Jun 9 2008 6:13 PM

Great !!!
Merci
Freddy Marshall
~♥ KiKi ♥~


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Jun 8 2008 9:30 AM

Wow beautiful music.. Love your page.. Thanks for adding me.. Peace KIKI
Franziska Seehausen





Jun 8 2008 10:01 AM

Hello Ljova,
thank you very much for the friendship!
Best musical wishes from Franziska
playground


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Jun 8 2008 1:55 PM

thanks for the add, have a great day..
♥ D ♥





Jun 8 2008 5:37 PM

Thank you so mush Ljova
Its a pleasure to meet you and even more so to hear such a magical sound, I will be visiting you often dear friend
Kindest regards
Dorothy x
Aviv Quartet





May 31 2008 8:57 PM

Thank you for adding us. It's an honor. Beautiful music.
Aviv Q
Dolce Vita String Quartet





May 28 2008 11:31 AM

Ljoiva,vzaimno!:-)It's nice to find out about good composers of nowdays!We will be more then happy if you send us your arrangements!Warmest greets!
Alessio





May 29 2008 10:27 AM

Ciao Ljova,
passando dal tuo space è un piacere ascoltare la vostra musica!!!
Energia pura!
Un caro saluto dall' Italia!!!
A presto!
Alessio.
Dolce Vita String Quartet





May 24 2008 11:32 PM

Thanks Ljova for adding us to your friends and enjoying our MySpace.
Simona Videomaker





May 25 2008 6:43 AM

ciao Ljova!
grazie per l'aggiunta...un saluto
dall'Italia.
Simona
Dolce Vita String Quartet





May 26 2008 6:08 PM

Welcome to our friends, thanks for the nice comment.
Jo Davidson





May 27 2008 4:40 AM

Hey
I was so bummed out that I missed your performance in NYC at Trinity Church- I was out of town. How did it go?
Jo
Svanhvít - Composer





May 24 2008 4:27 PM

absolutely beautiful!
and thanks for adding me :-)
Toma Fetermix





May 24 2008 4:22 AM

your muzika 's great
i love it
cheers
thanx for the add
cheers !
toma
Ameranouche Trio





May 24 2008 11:27 AM

Ahoj!
Carica Nina





May 23 2008 7:39 AM

it's a violin...:)

greetings from slovenia
Nickey





May 23 2008 8:15 AM

"Music from all over the world"

Goodmorning New York : ) !!!
Happy to welcome you and your music as my new myspace friends!

Love all the way from Rome...
Chris Kubie





May 22 2008 9:31 PM

Dear Ljova,

So many breakfast bagels while listening to your "Bagel on the Malecon" later a short note of appreciation is overdue. Hope this finds you well.

Peace,
Chris Kubie
Lydia Damala





May 23 2008 2:33 AM

Hello Ljova and thank you for the invitation. I love your music! Musical greetings from Greece :)
Safet





May 22 2008 8:43 AM

HEllo Ljova thanx for accept the add.
Privet iz Germanije
Safet
Elodie Guillot





May 21 2008 3:48 PM

Bravo for the video & thanks for your answer. I am happy that got the opportunity to discover one of the 10 Schönberg Waltzes... All best,
Elodie
Let It Be





May 21 2008 3:55 PM

i was watching it then i though i recognized somebody in the orchestra and then i went on myspace on saw your i it clicked.