DICKIE
FLEISHER began studying the harp at the age of 10. His first teacher
was his grandmother, Nettie Druzinsky, who was the accompanist to Sally
Rand. After graduating from the University of Miami, Fleisher joined
the Naples Philharmonic [Florida] where he is celebrating his 25th season.
Fleisher has also has been the principal harpist with the Nagoya Symphony
[Japan], the Orchestra of Mineria [Mexico] and The National Symphony
of the Dominican Republic.
He is the son of pianist Leon Fleisher, and nephew of Edward Druzinsky, who is
the former principal harpist of the Chicago Symphony. His teachers include Edward
Druzinsky, Edward Vito, and Lily Laskine; he is grateful to all of them.
Outside of music, Fleisher is currently ranked 20th in the U.S. in table tennis.
