Previewing the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's centennial season

WXXI News | By Evan Dawson,

Megan Mack

Published February 16, 2023 at 6:56 PM EST

Jeff Tyzik and James Barry on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 16, 2023

We preview the Rochester Philharmonic’s centennial season. The 2023-2024 lineup includes world premieres, special guests, and plenty of Rochester connections – Renée Fleming and Garth Fagan Dance, included. Our guests this hour take us through the season and we discuss the latest in the classical music world. Our guests:

Jeff Tyzik, Principal Pops conductor for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
James Barry, vice president of artistic planning and operations for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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Megan Mack

Megan Mack the producer of Connections with Evan Dawson and Unleashed: The Pet Show. She joined the WXXI News team from WHEC-TV, where she produced newscasts and The Olympic Zone, and from the University of Rochester, where she served as an assistant director of public relations. Her background extends to television sports and entertainment, and to communications and social media management for non-profits.