The reversal comes less than three weeks after the symphony said it would stop performing following its Nov. 1 concert and lay off its musicians because it could no longer cover its costs.

The symphony did not disclose how much money was raised or identify the donors. It said it plans to recognize them in a later announcement.

The orchestra still needs to keep fundraising to ensure the season continues through 2027, but leaders believe the pledges, commitments and cash received so far will allow that to happen, spokeswoman Rebekah Sanders said.

"We faced a crisis, and a small group of community leaders, organizations and culture lovers responded with remarkable generosity," board Chairman Mo Stein said in a statement.

The first concert back will be a chamber performance of Brahms' "Serenade No. 1" on Nov. 12 at the Musical Instrument Museum. Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz will lead "Music of the Knights," featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Paul McCartney, from Nov. 13-15 at Symphony Hall.

The symphony also has created an 11-member commission to rework its finances and operations. Business leaders John Graham, chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Holdings, and Don Opatrny, a former Goldman Sachs partner, will lead it. The group will include two musicians chosen by the musicians' union, Local 586 of the American Federation of Musicians.

"Now we must build a financial and operating model that allows the Symphony to thrive, not simply survive from one season to the next," Graham said.

The episode highlights the fragile economics facing arts institutions in Phoenix and across the country, where rising costs and shifting philanthropy have forced organizations to weigh cutbacks and closures. For local musicians and audiences, the resumption preserves a cultural anchor — but the commission's work will determine whether the reprieve becomes a lasting fix or a temporary lifeline.