Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, artistic director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, had a turbulent childhood with two older sisters who competed for a music career. Her mother died when she was 14, and that changed everything.
Listen to David Krauss Speaking Soundly with Anne-Marie, right here.
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