Lola in the Wall Street Journal

03/10/2010 - The Wall Street Journal highlights Lola's recent performance in "Lola Astanova’s Spin on Classical: Bare Midriffs, Tweeting, Free Recordings" 

Playing for Haiti

02/14/2010  On January 12, 2010 a nation of Haiti was rocked by a powerful earthquake. As of today, the death toll has surpassed 230,000…

On March 9 at 6:30 PM, at Steinway Hall on 109 West 57th Street in Manhattan Lola will participate in a benefit concert to raise funds for Haiti relief. Lola will conclude this evening of music with a performance of her virtuoso takes on popular tunes…and, yes, YOU ARE INVITED!

There is no cost to attend, but Lola hopes that you will generously support this cause!
(Read Lola’s thoughts on this performance.)

Jingle...All The Way

12/16/2009  It may be a little crazy, but the holidays are about fun and joy, and it would be a shame to celebrate less than ALL THE WAY...so enjoy it!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Interview

10/14/2009  How was Lola introduced to music..? What are her thoughts about music composition today..? Who were her major influences..? How has the Internet transformed the lives of music artists..?

Find out in Lola’s interview to classical music’s exciting new resource – Derrick’s Blog.

Art & the economy

09/22/2009  Simply put, this video was recorded both to entertain and to remind ourselves that even in these tough economic times - Art matters!

We ask you to help promote this message, and share with Lola the stories of art initiatives and organizations that enrich YOUR community and YOUR personal taste. (More here)

MUSIC makes the people...

08/26/2009  YouTube chose it...Lola created it...now see it for yourself...

(then learn what's behind the "Music")

YouTube has spoken...

08/20/2009 Following YouTube posting of her take on Rihanna's hit "Please Don't Stop The Music", Lola received a ton of requests to do another virtuoso version of a famous song and an equal number of song suggestions. So after giving it some thought, Lola decided to do it, but this time she asked you to decide which song will be re-born virtuoso style. Tonight, you have spoken and, with 70% of the votes, the winner is - ”Music” by Madonna

Thanks to all of you who cast your votes and to those of you who sent numerous passionate messages making the case for your favorite song and artist.  If you are a bit disappointed with the outcome – don’t be!  Lola promises that her virtuoso version of "Music" will be both original and unexpected.  So subscribe and get ready for the conclusion…