THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA (2023)

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The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Documentary, Music
November 9, 2023
English
0h 35m
United States
New York Philharmonic
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.
Cast & Characters
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)
Crew
Molly O'Brien
Director
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Martina Radwan
Director of Photography
Lisa Remington
Producer
Molly O'Brien
Producer
Errol Morris
Executive Producer