“The Only Girl in the Orchestra” Now Streaming on Netflix
Last year we reported on a new documentary about trailblazer Orin O’Brien, who became the first woman to join the New York Philharmonic in 1966. Now, The Only Girl in the Orchestra is widely open to audiences as it is now streaming on Netflix.
O’Brien was appointed to the NY Phil by Leonard Bernstein, and she stayed with the group for an incredible 55 years. During that time, she was also on faculty at the Manhattan School of Music and co-chaired the bass department at Juilliard from 1992 to 2002. She retired in 2021.
“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,” the film’s description reads. “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.”
You can now watch The Only Girl in the Orchestra on Netflix.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
