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David Harman, retiring music director of the Penfield Symphony Orchestra

By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack
Published May 8, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
(foreground) David Harman, and (background) Carol Lowne and Alan Lowne on "Connections"
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(foreground) David Harman, and (background) Carol Lowne and Alan Lowne on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 8, 2023
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Longtime Penfield Symphony Orchestra music director David Harman is retiring. He has conducted numerous orchestras across the community and has a storied career.

We talk with him about his work, about the state of classical music and orchestras in 2023, and more. Our guests:

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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He 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 is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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