Groundbreakers and Music Makers: The First Generation of Orchestral Women

Three pioneering female classical musicians—Jacqui Danilow, bass player at the Metropolitan Opera for thirty years; Laura Flax, principal clarinetist at the New York City Opera since 1984; and Orin O'Brien, member of the New York Philharmonic since 1966—tell their stories and discuss the path of upcoming professional female musicians. Moderated by Deborah Siegel, author of Sisterhood, Interrupted: From Radical Women to Grrls Gone Wild. This event took place at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art on June 13, 2009. Video courtesy Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation.

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• feminism

[tgrissino]

Bassist Herman Reinshagen was my Great-Uncle. What a pleasure to hear one of his students speak. - Theresa Reinshagen-Grissino, NEC '81 Clarinet Performance

[TheAnnafisher]

GO Brooklyn Museum 1 womb 1 heart 1 love 1 life 1 Nancy Fish

[L4sleeko]

Unexpectedly funny inpersonations by Orin @ 5135 . Made me laugh out loud. Very good indeed.

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[L4sleeko]

I've always enjoyed watching Orin O'brien perform with the N.Y Philharmonic, so this was a real treat to actually hear her speak on the subject. Thank you!

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[dyingrest]

this is awesome

[iteachbass]

The conference speaks for itself - especially Orin O'Brien. "Bravo, Orin."