Orin o'brien, a double bassist, became the new york philharmonic 's first female musician in 1966, hired by leonard bernstein The documentary tells the story of orin o’brien, the double bassist who became the only woman in the ny phil when she was hired in 1966 by leonard bernstein, who said with admiration that o'brien was as impossible as any miracle. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her remarkable career, valuing a quiet, supportive role for loved ones and students.
The only girl in the orchestra Netflix has released a new short documentary titled “the only girl in the orchestra,” which delves into the legacy of the american double bassist orin o’brien With orin o'brien, manny alvarez, julian barrera, carlos barriento
Watch trailers & learn more. Delightfully insightful and criminally short, “the only girl in the orchestra” serves as a masterclass not only on how to make it in music But also how to succeed in life.