NO CLEAVAGE FOR THE FOURTH: Partial to five-inch heels and micro minidresses, classical pianist Lola Astanova is not amused when people suggest her style might be distracting to her performance. “It’s almost as though they have not seen any current issues of any fashion magazines, or current awards show. Classical music has always been associated with this almost sad, nonexistent style. I have no idea where this notion came from especially because some of the great composers — whose music I am playing by the way — were fashion icons and dandies back in their day,” she said. “Chopin, for example, my hero, whose music I love and play, could spend untold amounts of money on gloves. Rachmaninoff or Puccini were known for their impeccable fashion styles. They were always dressed impeccably in the latest suits, the latest fabrics. I have no idea how classical music became equivalent to sad and dark clothes. I believe stereotypes are only there so that we can break them and have fun.” During the Fourth of July celebration for military families on the South Lawn of the White House, Astanova will be among the performers. Wednesday night’s televised event will also feature Sara Evans, “American Idol”

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