A pedigree harpist, 70

We  received late notification of the death of Deborah Fleisher, daughter of the late pianist Leon Fleisher and scion of a tremendous musical llineagie, as her sister Leah recalls:

Deborah Fleisher (December 3, 1953 – Sept 29, 2024), a powerful and expressive Miami concert harpist, graced the music world for over six decades, leaving an indelible mark across genres and generations. Born in New York City into a famous musical family, her journey as a third-generation harpist unfolded into a captivating tale of dedication, versatility, and artistry.

Fleisher is the daughter of legendary pianist Leon Fleisher, and Dorothy “Dot” Druzinsky. Her grandparents, Nettie and Louis Druzinsky, were both storied musicians. Her uncle Edward Druzinsky was the principal harpist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for four decades. …

Over the course of her career Deborah held principal positions with the Baltimore Opera, Delaware Symphony,  Annapolis Symphony,  Florida Grand Opera, Florida Sunshine Pops, Boca Raton Symphonia, Concert Artists of Baltimore, Orchestra Miami, Maryland Lyric Opera and for many years with the Miami City Ballet. 

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