Cast and Crew of The Only Girl in the Orchestra

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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.

Full Cast of The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Orin O'Brien as Self

Orin O'Brien

Self
Molly O'Brien as Self / Narrator

Molly O'Brien

Self / Narrator
George O’Brien as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

George O’Brien

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marguerite Churchill as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Marguerite Churchill

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard Bernstein as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Leonard Bernstein

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Crew of The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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