Sarah Knutson

Based in San Francisco as a freelance artist, Sarah Knutson plays with several orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony as first violinist. She also also records in the Bay Area and in Los Angeles, and performs throughout Japan and Europe.

Sarah has been a member of the small, conductorless New Century Chamber Orchestra in San Francisco and of Santa Fe Pro Musica, and has performed with a San Diego chamber ensemble.

She was formerly principal second violin of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and of The American Sinfonietta.

Sarah helped to develop the concept of the Chintimini Festival and has been an essential part since it began in 2001.