The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Name: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-11-09

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2023

34m

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Celebrating trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic.

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics

Orin O'Brien certainly deserves this greater recognition of her status and talent now, but it could be even shorter.

Feb 14, 2025

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Diana Cheng

Ripple Effects

... this gem of a documentary could well reflect what Orin stands for, a pure joy, passionate in its production, unassuming but inspiring in essence.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 26, 2025

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Paul Emmanuel Enicola

The Movie Buff

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.

Rated: A-

Nov 26, 2024

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Garry A

I really enjoyed learning about Orin's rich history and her experience as the first woman to play in the Orchestra. She is full of personality and passion.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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matthias s

**Review – 2.5/5** Orin O’Brien is a delight—funny, charming, and undeniably talented. It’s easy to see why she deserves this documentary. As a musician, she’s exceptional; as a person, even better. But *The Only Girl in the Orchestra* plays it a little too safe. It’s a perfectly fine short doc, giving us a glimpse into her passion, but it never really digs deep. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing particularly fresh—just a straightforward tribute to a great musician. It’s enjoyable, but it leaves you wanting more substance. A nice watch, but not a must-watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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Lee C

An interesting and enjoyable video. Not going to change your life, but worth the 30 minutes

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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M W

Gorgeous documentary. Inspiring in many ways; a gift to musicians. and all who love to see someone maintain a beautiful meaningful life into old age.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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Molly O'Brien

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Orin O'Brien

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Molly O'Brien

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Lisa Remington

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Martina Radwan

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Monique Zavistovski

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Celebrating trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic.

Director: Molly O'Brien
Producer: Molly O'Brien, Lisa Remington
Distributor: Netflix
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2024
Runtime: 34m

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