Deleury took up residence in Metropolitan Detroit in 1983, and ascended to principal cellist with the orchestra of the Michigan Opera Theatre.

The project grew from a conversation Deleury had with a writer/poet laureate from The Windsor Star, Marty Gervais.

The opera was performed by Deleury and others in 2015 and in 2018, at which time additional music was added to the production.

[3] Deleury is also involved in a program assisting Syrian refugee families in Canada with integration into society.

[4] She retired from her position of principal cellist of the Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra on May 19, 2019.