Sarah Ioannides, Music Director of Symphony Tacoma, conductor, producer and curator, connects with audiences and communities by creating innovative and collaborative orchestral projects and programs that are moving and relevant to today’s society.
Ioannides is recognized as one of the most inspiring and creative conductors today. She is active internationally as a guest conductor with orchestras such as the Tonkünstler, Orchestre Nationale de Lyon, Seattle Symphony (Untitled Series), Calgary Philharmonic and Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra. Sarah has recorded world premieres with the Royal Philharmonic, the Malmö Symphony and Nordic Chamber Orchestra.
A coach and mentor for many young musicians and conductors, she is Artistic Director of Cascade Conducting and Composing, and coaches for The Curtis Institute of Music’s Mentor Network. Sarah Ioannides is in demand as guest speaker, presenter and conductor for institutions, organizations, conservatories and universities.
A coach and mentor for many young musicians and conductors, she is Artistic Director of Cascade Conducting and Composing, and coaches for The Curtis Institute of Music’s Mentor Network. Sarah Ioannides is in demand as guest speaker, presenter and conductor for institutions, organizations, conservatories and universities.
“The other big discovery was guest conductor Sarah Ioannides…vigorous, solid, and with an unusually vibrant sonority. Her programming ideas were provocative”
-David Patrick Stearns, Philadelphia Enquirer
What’s New
Symphony Tacoma
Symphony Tacoma
Britten: Four Sea Interludes (with multimedia produced by Sarah) | Tacoma Method: Suite (World Premiere) | Brahms Symphony No.4
Orchestre Symphonique de Québec
Orchestre Symphonique de Québec
Farrenc: Overture No.1 | Gershwin: Concerto in F | Saint Saens: Organ Symphony No.3
Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Symphony Orchestra | Music by Aaron J. Kernis
Hamilton Philharmonic
Hamilton Philharmonic
Soprano, Alexandra Smither | Beethoven: Egmont Overture | Schubert: Ave Maria (solo soprano and strings) | Zosha di Castri: Dear Life (solo soprano and orchestra) | Schubert: Symphony No. 9
Review: Why classic music’s ‘culture of fear’ is much worse than Tár
“There is and has been manipulation in the industry; powerplay, unfairness, expectations,
abuse – maybe even worse than the movie shows…I think [it’s] unfair to portray this of a woman
conductor…”
Newsletter: New Year News Beat! Media releases, residency announcement, Cascade Conducting and More
The Winter Newsletter is out now – including NYO-USA resident conductor appointment, new media releases, Symphony Tacoma concert highlights, the 6th Cascade Conducting masterclass announcement and More!
Announcement: The 6th Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass opens for applications!
Led by orchestra conductor Sarah Ioannides, chorale conductor Dr. Geoffrey Boers, and this year joined internationally recognized conductor and composer, Ayis Ioannides, the Cascade Conducting Masterclass offers orchestral and choral conductors an incredible array of opportunities…