Kept From Playing Piano, Vanessa Perez Pushes Through To Success
by Fred Child
June 6, 2012
Pianist Vanessa Perez performs at NPR in Washington, D.C. (Image by Becky Lettenberger)
A rising Venezuelan pianist explains to Fred Child how she overcame her mother's fears to pursue her destiny. She shares music by Chopin, Villa-Lobos and Albeniz.