The Valley of the Sun is roughly the size of Belgium, so it should be unsurprising that it contains communities of classical music and dance lovers separated from each other. With the Phoenix Symphony's concerts performed mostly in downtown Phoenix, the Sun Cities, Mesa and Scottsdale have grown their own community orchestras, each of which has a loyal following. In addition, the interest in historically informed performance came late to the Valley but has settled in permanently with the concerts presented by the Phoenix Early Music Society at Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale.
Local choirs flourish.
The Phoenix Bach Choir recently took steps toward fully professional status, and the Phoenix Boys Choir continues to be a force in the Valley and around the country. Many smaller choirs have been formed in recent seasons. All rights reserved. Gannett Co. Inc.