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The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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2023-11-090h 35m

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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.

Directors
Molly O'Brien
Editors
Monique Zavistovski

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  1. Orin O'Brien

    Orin O'Brien

    Self

  2. Molly O'Brien

    Molly O'Brien

    Self / Narrator

  3. George O'Brien

    George O'Brien

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  4. Marguerite Churchill

    Marguerite Churchill

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  5. Leonard Bernstein

    Leonard Bernstein

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Status
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Original Language
English
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Keywords
new york cityportrait of an artistcelebrity interviewmusic documentaryphilharmonicphilharmonic orchestrafemale musician