Aslan Chikovani has been playing the piano since he was 6 years old. The first-year piano performance master’s student in The University of Alabama School of Music is already a well-known name around the Republic of Georgia, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands, where he has been winning awards and accolades for years. He was even considered by many as a virtuoso at the age of 13.
Even starting at such a young age, Chikovani already knew playing the piano would be his life’s work.
“For me, the transition from treating piano playing like a hobby to something serious and career-worthy was seamless,” he said. “I guess I never questioned it and never thought about doing something else since I enjoyed playing from the very start.”
That love of the piano led him to UA in a unique way — a connection with a UA professor who is also from the Republic of Georgia.
“My dear professor, Dr. Edisher Savitski, had held masterclasses a couple of years ago in Georgia, Tbilisi. I played for him on multiple occasions during these masterclasses and very much enjoyed working with him.”
“Dr. Savitski is a very sophisticated and experienced musician, and I immediately realized that I could learn a lot from him. I didn’t second-guess my decision to continue to study under his guidance at The University of Alabama.”
See a few samples of Chikovani’s work on his new YouTube channel and learn more about the UA School of Music.
Contact
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.