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
Ioannides Runs 26.2 for Cascade Conducting Scholarships
The Fifth Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass, with the motto “Excellence through Equity,” is dedicated to bringing world-class musical education to talented and diverse musicians from the US and around the world. On June 12th, I ran my first full marathon to raise money for the Cascade Conducting scholarship fund. We have reached $5,000 and appreciate any further support!
Symphony Tacoma Closes Its 75th Anniversary Season with a Concert of Hope Inspired by Mozart
Symphony Tacoma will present the final performance of its 75th Anniversary Season with the premiere of Eternal Light 2.0, the second production in the Symphony’s innovative community youth project, followed by a performance of Mozart’s Requiem.
Symphony Tacoma 75th Anniversary Season Finale Features Array of Stunning Classical Works
Symphony Tacoma will close out its 75th Anniversary Classics Series with a collection of works that feature an array of classical styles. The concert will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 7:30 pm in Tacoma’s Pantages Theater.