Marguerite Deslippe joined the first violin section of the orchestra in 1983
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced the death of its violinist, Marguerite Deslippe. Deslippe joined the DSO first violin section in 1983, performing with the orchestra for more than four decades.
Deslippe was a native of Rivière-aux-Canards, Ontario, Canada. Her musical journey began in her early childhood, studying piano, voice and flute, in addition to violin. At age eight she was invited to perform in Toronto as one of Canada’s promising young artists.
While in high school, Deslippe regularly performed in chamber music series across Canada and Michigan. As concertmaster of the Windsor Symphony, her quartet was featured on national CBC broadcasts. She attended Wayne State University on a full scholarship and studied with former DSO violinist Emily Austin. As a student, she spent much of her time in recording studios working with Motown artists in Detroit.
Deslippe has studied with members of the Concord Quartet and the Fine Arts Trio. She furthered her skills studying with concertmaster and soloist, Steven Staryk.
Deslippe won her position in the first violin section of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra while in her mid-twenties in 1983. During her career, she performed in chamber concerts at the Detroit Institute of Arts’s Brunch with Bach Series, the Cranbrook American Artist Series and the Marygrove Saturdays at Four Series.
Deslippe worked a private teacher and coach for student ensembles. She played a French instrument crafted in the 18th century by François-Louis Pique.
The DSO described her in a social media post as ’a gifted chamber musician and a dedicated teacher to many young players, she brought warmth and artistry to everything she did.
’Her music and her kindness will be remembered by colleagues, students, and audiences alike, and she will be dearly missed.’
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