Director Molly O’Brien recognized the accomplishments of her aunt Orin O’Brien as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. She wanted to showcase Orin O’Brien’s humble journey in her respectable career despite her upbringing in a celebrity household.

Here is the official synopsis:

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 Philharmonic, 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.

In the delightful short documentary, The Only Girl in the Orchestra, filmmaker Molly O’Brien beautifully captures her aunt Orin’s prodigious contributions as a musician as well as her unique philosophy that the key to enjoying life is to play second fiddle.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta spoke to director Molly O’Brien about her aunt Orin O’Brien, double bass, and convinced her to partake in this project.

Molly O’Brien has been a producer on numerous documentary films including To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb, Between Life & Death: Terri Schiavo’s Story, and Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets. She earned, with others, a Primetime Emmy in Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Reality) for American High in 2001.

The Only Girl in the Orchestra is playing at the DOC NYC this month. Visit www.docnyc.net for schedule and ticket information.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive