In 1966, Leonard Bernstein gave Orin O’Brien a spot on the New York Philharmonic. She was the first woman to become a full-time permanent member, and is the subject of an Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary.
Encore: ‘Only Girl in the Orchestra’: Orin O’Brien spent 55 years with NY Phil
Credits
Guests:
- Orin O’Brien - longtime double bassist for the New York Philharmonic
- Molly O’Brien - filmmaker