Doriot Anthony Dwyer

About

The principle flautist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1952 to 1990. She also worked as a music professor at Boston University. 

Before Fame

She began studying the flute under her mother when she was eight years old. When she was fifteen, she became a member of the Illinois All-State Orchestra.

Trivia

She was the first woman to be the principal chair for a major U.S. orchestra and she was also second flute for the National Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Family Life

She had a daughter named Arienne.

Associated With

She was related to Susan B. Anthony.