Desirée Ruhstrat: Classical Musician in New York

About Desirée Ruhstrat

Desirée Ruhstrat is an American violinist whose work spans solo performance, chamber music, and teaching. Based in the Chicago area, she serves on the violin faculty at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music and appears with ensembles including the Grammy-nominated Lincoln Trio and the Black Oak Ensemble. She has recently been heard as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia. In New York City, she performs at Bargemusic, including RESILIENCE with violist Melissa Reardon and cellist Wendy Sutter; her playing tends toward clarity over display.