The Only Girl in the Orchestra

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

6.4 | 2023-11-09 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Molly O'Brien Director
Errol Morris Executive Producer
Lisa Remington Producer
Molly O'Brien Producer
Katy Beal Co-Producer
Monique Zavistovski Editor
Martina Radwan Director of Photography
Laura Karpman Original Music Composer
Kate Amend Consulting Editor
Adam Parrish King Sound Editor

Cast

Molly O'Brien
Molly O'Brien
Self / Narrator
George O’Brien
George O’Brien
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marguerite Churchill
Marguerite Churchill
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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