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The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023): Cast

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The Only Girl in the Orchestra is a 2023 music documentary starring Leonard Bernstein, George O'Brien and Marguerite Churchill. It runs 35 minutes.

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The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
35 min
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Only Girl in the Orchestra About?

The premise of The Only Girl in the Orchestra without spoilers.

Trailblazing double bassist Orin O’Brien initially shunned the spotlight, but her hiring by Leonard Bernstein in 1966 marked a historic moment as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her extraordinary life and career. Despite the attention she received, Orin prefers a quiet, supportive role, valuing her family, students, friends, and colleagues above personal recognition.

The Only Girl in the Orchestra Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • child of famous parents
  • year 1968
  • new york philharmonic orchestra
  • year 1966
  • aunt niece relationship
  • female musician
  • new york city
  • moving
  • double bass
  • 1960s
  • trailblazer
  • 2020s
+27 more
  • archive footage
  • retirement party
  • apartment
  • year 2021
  • unsung hero
  • teacher
  • reference to george o'brien
  • bass player
  • female bass player
  • number 12e
  • reference to wolfgang amadeus mozart
  • newsreel
  • reference to ludwig van beethoven
  • manhattan school of music
  • flying automobile
  • reference to the metropolitan opera
  • number 4g
  • reference to the new york philharmonic orchestra
  • newsreel footage
  • reference to marguerite churchill
  • old newsreel
  • music school
  • reference to john wayne
  • lincoln center
  • lincoln center for the performing arts
  • bisexual man
  • bisexual
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Cast & crew

The Only Girl in the Orchestra Cast

Leonard Bernstein leads the cast, with George O'Brien and Marguerite Churchill.

Also Starring in The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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Videos

The Only Girl in the Orchestra Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser Official Teaser
  • Featurette 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' Wins Best Documentary Short Film | 97th Oscars Speech (2025)

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FAQ

The Only Girl in the Orchestra FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Only Girl in the Orchestra, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Only Girl in the Orchestra?

The Only Girl in the Orchestra runs 35 minutes.

When was The Only Girl in the Orchestra released?

The Only Girl in the Orchestra was released on November 9, 2023.

Who is in the cast of The Only Girl in the Orchestra?

The Only Girl in the Orchestra stars Leonard Bernstein, George O'Brien and Marguerite Churchill, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Only Girl in the Orchestra have a post-credit scene?

No. The Only Girl in the Orchestra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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