The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10. It runs a compact 35m. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
70 audience votes
Key crew
- Molly O'BrienDirector
- Laura KarpmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Orin O'BrienSelf
- Molly O'BrienSelf / Narrator
- George O'BrienSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Marguerite ChurchillSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Leonard BernsteinSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Shares: Music · Documentary · 2020s
Themes
new york cityportrait of an artistcelebrity interviewmusic documentaryphilharmonicphilharmonic orchestrafemale musician