September 12, 2011
Spartanburg Herald Journal
"the orchestra and its music director, Sarah Ioannides, offered compelling proof of the value and importance of an orchestra."
September 10, 2011
Philharmonic Premieres Falling Man
September 8, 2011
WYFF Channel 4 TV News
First Responders Form 9/11 Tribute Choir
April 2011
El Paso Inc.
"If last Saturday’s audience response to Sarah Ioannides’ farewell concert with the El Paso Symphony was louder than the one after Friday’s performance, the walls of the Plaza Theatre should still be shaking."
April 2011
El Paso Times
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE
"EPSO's Sarah Ioannides goes out in style. The audience response was an instantaneous standing ovation, sustained applause and a few more cheers and whistles. It was a fitting ending to a transitional period for the orchestra and its young, now former conductor. "
March 2011
Review: Dario Marianelli debuts 'Pride & Prejudice'
"Wonderfully evocative music..... Music Director Sarah Ioannides and the composer-soloist displayed all the effortless communication one might expect from fine musicians who also happen to be old college friends, and the orchestra responded sensitively."
Fall 2010
Twins Magazine
Beethoven, Babies & Batons!
Life transformed by music & babies
September 2010
El Paso Inc
"Beethven's Fifth Symphony....was beautifully portrayed. Ioannides gave the orchestra its head and the players poured their hearts into it...Even made it sound fresh and exciting."
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January 2011
Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
"Three great works in a row all performed expertly with a sophisticated guest conductor"
January 2011
Rochester City Newspaper
"Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra raised the temperature in town Thursday night with their 'Fire & Water' concert featuring the works of Hindson, Debussy and Stravinsky."
“lush and well executed…........ravishing and authoritative….. perfect in tempo and pacing....unique sound experience......”
November 2010
Nordic Chamber Orchestra
"The orchestra under guest conductor Sarah Ioannides produced an exhilarating tension balancing the shifting musical sentiment."
November 2010
Västerås Tidning, Sweden
The young but already experienced guest conductor Ioannides, showed refined leadership. She was especially impressive in the Mozart symphony, free from both sheet music and mannerism
November 2010
El Paso Times
".....A stirring conclusion to an eventful night filled with refreshingly unusual and inventive touches."
November 2010
Sundsvall Tidning
"The orchestra under guest conductor Sarah Ioannides produced an exhilarating tension balancing the shifting musical sentiment."
October 2010
El Paso Inc.
Q & A by David Crowder
"(Ioannides) has captivated El Paso audiences from the conductor’s stand"
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May 2010
Working Mother Magazine
How she does it!
February 2010
Württembergisches Kammerorchester
Heilbronn Stimme, Germany
"She transfers her fine musical sense to the orchestra producing breathtaking moments"
January 2010
Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
Chattanooga Times Free Press
"Ioannides was ruler of her domain ... an impressive debut"
May 2009
Southern Living Magazine, TX
Sarah of the Symphony
May 2009
Southern Living Magazine, SC
Sarah of the Symphony
October 2007
El Paso Times
"Conductor's pacing was flawless"
The Guardian
Article by Rosie Johnson
April 21, 2007
El Paso Times
Symphony Finale a Thrilling Experience
March 2007
The Spartanburg Herald Journal
Father, Daughter, Make for Invigorating Show
February 27, 2007
El Paso Times
Suspenseful Symphony Show Simply Magical
February 13, 2007
The Spartanburg Herald Journal
Accordion: It's Not Just for Cartoons and Sight Gags Anymore
January 24, 2007
What's Up El Paso
El Paso Symphony Sounds Off
El Paso Symphony Leaps Forward
September 28, 2006
Escape
Prepare to be 'Star Struck' by Music
September 23, 2006
El Paso Times
Symphony Begins Season on High Note
September 10, 2006
El Paso Times
Start the Music: Symphony Emphasizes Classics for New Season
January 2006
Spartanburg Herald Journal
Music Director Garners National Acclaim
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November 2005
El Paso Inside and Out
The Sound of Sarah Ioannides
October 2008
Gramophone Magazine
"...the Royal Philharmonic directed with panache by Sarah Ioannides".
Debut Recording Reviews
October 2, 2008
Nordic Chamber Orchestra
Sundsvalls Tidning, Sweden
"Ioannides is a dynamic and expressive conductor"
September 2005
The Greenville News
A 21st Century Maestra
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Enquirer
"Ioannides has a clear technique and is an appealing presence' on the podium....Ioannides' personal stamp was one of clarity"
Opera-Opera, Australia
"Ioannides conducted serenely"
Publico, Portugal
6 world premieres...
The prestigious Remix ensemble under the excellent director of Sarah Ioannides offered truly contemporary music
September 2005
Escape
Spartanburg Philharmonic Welcomes Their New Maestra
August 2005
El Paso Times
Introducing Ioannides
August 2005
El Paso
Sonidos con toque femenino
June 2005
El Paso Times
Symphony Conductor Reception
June 2005
Spartanburg Herald Journal
New Orchestra Conductor Makes Music—and History
April 2005
El Paso Times
Symphony, Bikes to Get Motors Running
December 2001
Newsday
Of a New Age
Spartanburg Magazine
Maestra on the Move
Prime Years
“Star Struck” with new Maestra Sarah Ioannides
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