Lola Astanova

About

Pianist who was hailed as a child prodigy, touring around the world and performing with renowned orchestras by the age of eight. She has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and was featured in the documentary Prodigies of the 20th Century. 

Before Fame

She began studying at the V. Uspensky Specialized School of Music for Gifted Children in Uzbekistan at age six. She later took lessons under Lev Naumov at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. 

Trivia

In addition to her playing, she has received great attention for her fashion sense, being named as one of the Top 10 Style Icons in Classical Music by Limelight magazine. 

Family Life

Her mother was a music teacher.

Associated With

She did a piano transcription of Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music."