The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in Scottsdale, and on around the entire metro area. As the pandemic loosens its grip, theaters, orchestras, opera companies and art galleries are rehearsing, hoping and […]
The Phoenix Symphony has added three members to its Board of Directors. The three new Directors are: • Dr. Larry Johnson, President of Phoenix College. Dr. Johnson has an extensive list of accomplishments including service as former Campus Provost and Chief Academic Officer at St. Louis Community College District and former Associate Dean for Academic […]
During this season of thanks, The Phoenix Symphony has found a new way to express its admiration and pride for the great state of Arizona. The Symphony’s 66 musicians have created a virtual performance of the Rex Allen, Jr. song “I Love You Arizona” — often referred to as “Arizona” and one of the state’s official […]
The Phoenix Symphony announced that all previously scheduled concerts in the 2020-21 Season have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Forgoing these performances is disappointing to our musicians, staff, Board of Directors and loyal patrons and friends. However, this cancellation represents the safest and most prudent plan to ensure the well-being of the entire Symphony community,” said […]
The Event: Savor the Symphony Luncheon The Cause: The Phoenix Symphony B-Sharp Music Wellness, A W.O.N.D.E.R. Project Chair: Linda “Mac” Perlich Lead Sponsors: On Media, APS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Iota & White House Design Studio Event Date: February 7, 2020 Venue: Symphony Hall Entertainment: Guests were treated to a sneak peak as […]
The Event: New Year’s Eve 2019 Gala The Cause: The Phoenix Symphony Event Co-Chairs: Lucia Renshaw & Brice Covill Honorary Chair: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Event Date: December 31, 2019 Venue: Arizona Biltmore Entertainment: The Phoenix Symphony, The Be Kind People Project and the Hamptons Band Notable Moments: The Gold Room at the Biltmore […]
Suzanne Wilson has joined The Phoenix Symphony as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Wilson will succeed Jim Ward, who is retiring from the symphony to pursue work in the private sector. Wilson previously served as the Executive Director of the Midori Foundation, a preeminent provider of high-quality music education to New York […]
The Phoenix Symphony has announced its 2019-20 season lineup, with a nod to the arguably the greatest composer of all time. “Beethoven changed the course of music and has had huge impact on everything you hear today,” said Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz, “In honor of his 250th birthday we’re kicking off a two-season […]
The Phoenix Symphony has hired Gary Egan as its new CFO. Egan previously served as a board member for the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS as well as the organization’s interim CFO and CEO. Prior to that, he was the deputy director of finance and administration and assistant treasurer at the Phoenix Art Museum where he […]
The Phoenix Symphony will focus on diversity in music for its upcoming 2018-2019 season which will open the weekend of September 14 with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz will lead the energetic season, which will feature classic music by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven and more as well as the symphony’s […]
