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The Only Girl in the Orchestra: Breaking Barriers in Classical Music

The Only Girl in the Orchestra is a 2023 documentary that explores the life of Orin O’Brien, the first female musician to join the New York Philharmonic. Directed by her niece, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Molly O’Brien, the film provides an intimate look at Orin’s journey, from her groundbreaking hiring by Leonard Bernstein in 1966 to ...