The Only Girl in the Orchestra
2023•G•35m•6.5•Released
DocumentaryMusic
Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the focus of much interest and fascination. Now 87 years old and recently retired, Orin looks back on her remarkable life and career, insisting that a fuss should not be made, much preferring to play a supporting role to the family, students, friends, and colleagues that surround her.
Director
Molly O'Brien
Languages
English
Studio
New York Philharmonic
Cast
Orin O'Brien
Self
Molly O'Brien
Self / Narrator
George O'Brien
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marguerite Churchill
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard Bernstein
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Production
Company
New York Philharmonic
Company
Mobworks
Company
LFR INDUSTRIES
Producer
Lisa Remington
Producer
Molly O'Brien
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