Scottsdale, AZ, October 30, 2026 --( PR.com )-- The Phoenix Symphony’s recent announcement about suspending the rest of its season was sad news for the entire Phoenix area arts community, especially classical musical lovers.
“It is heartbreaking to see Phoenix Symphony and its extraordinary musicians facing such an uncertain future,” says Joy Partridge, Executive Director, Scottsdale Philharmonic. “These are incredibly talented artists who have dedicated their lives to music, and their contributions to our community are immeasurable.
“My sincere hope is that Phoenix Symphony finds a path forward and that its musicians are back on stage doing what they love,” Partridge adds. “The Greater Phoenix Valley is fortunate to have such a rich arts community, and we need to come together to support the musicians and organizations that make it possible.
“As this situation unfolded, my thoughts kept returning to the thousands of concertgoers who had already purchased tickets and were looking forward to an entire season of beautiful music,” Partridge explains. “With so much uncertainty surrounding refunds, many of those individuals and families could find themselves unable to afford another sea...

