About
Classical concert pianist known for her starkly original approach to interpreting revered composers like Beethoven and Brahms.
Before Fame
She won first prize at the Kabalevsky Competition in 1986. She followed this up by winning first prize at the Chopin Competition three years later.
Trivia
She filmed six short films for Deutsche Welle TV about Russian art.
Family Life
Her family was populated with musicians, starting with her parents who were instructors at the Kazan Music Academy.
Associated With
She appeared in Werner Herzog's movie Invincible from 2001.
