SARAH-GRACE WILLIAMS
Sarah-Grace Williams is one of Australia’s most versatile and dynamic conductors, celebrated for her bold artistic vision and magnetic stage presence. A Churchill Fellow, Sarah-Grace is recognised internationally for her seamless command of both the classical concert hall and contemporary arena stages, leading with artistic authority, fearless creative ambition, and innovation.
Founding Artistic Director & Chief Conductor of The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) since 2009, Sarah-Grace has transformed the ensemble into one of Australia’s most innovative and sought-after creative powerhouses. TMO partners with leading creators, producers, presenters, and international promoters to realise bold, large-scale productions across symphonic, cinematic, and cross-genre stages, earning a reputation for its refreshing approach, bold ambition, and unwavering artistic excellence. Sarah-Grace has conducted more than 700 performances with the orchestra, spanning symphonic repertoire, opera, ballet, live-to-film premieres, and major contemporary collaborations across Australia and New Zealand.
As Principal Conductor of Synthony, the internationally touring electronic orchestral phenomenon, Sarah-Grace leads arena-scale performances for audiences exceeding 40,000 and appears at global events including the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, reaching millions worldwide.
A sought-after guest conductor, Sarah-Grace has appeared with many of Australasia’s leading orchestras, including the Queensland, Adelaide, Melbourne, West Australian and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, Christchurch and Perth Symphony Orchestras, Orchestra Victoria, Orchestra Wellington, Auckland Philharmonia, Sydney Scoring Orchestra, Australian Pops Orchestra, Brisbane Camerata, and the Bangalow Festival Orchestra. Artistic roles have also included engagements with the Sydney Opera House, Aspire International Music Festival, Ukraine National Opera & Ballet Theatre, and The Australian Ballet.
Sarah-Grace’s contemporary collaborators include internationally renowned artists such as Basement Jaxx, Air Supply, The Tea Party, John Butler, Kate Ceberano, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Katie Noonan, Tom Odell, and Phil Rudd (AC/DC). She has also conducted numerous live film and video game concerts, with titles including Jaws, Batman, Jurassic Park, The Muppets Christmas Carol, Stardew Valley: Symphony of the Seasons, Death Stranding, and Love Actually.
In 2026, Sarah-Grace tours internationally with Canadian rock band The Tea Party and leads a Sydney Opera House season titled Louder, uniting orchestra and acrobats in a dazzling staged spectacle. The year also includes Synthony’s largest festival presentation to date in Auckland, the grand opening of Christchurch Stadium alongside iconic New Zealand band Six60, international appearances including Dubai, major live-to-film and video game concerts, and Sydney Opera House performances with TwoSet Violin and Jeff Goldblum, among others.
Sarah-Grace’s achievements have earned significant recognition, including the Western Sydney University Alumni Chancellor’s Leadership Award, inclusion on the International Women’s Day Honour Roll, recognition by Limelight Magazine among the “10 Best Women Conductors in the World,” and listing in Who’s Who of Australian Women since 2011.
Sarah-Grace’s formal studies include a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours in Australia, followed by advanced conducting training in Novosibirsk and St Petersburg, Russia. She credits Alexander Polishchuk and Johannes Fritzsch as pivotal mentors in her artistic formation.
Her proudest achievement to date is the birth of her daughter Scarlett Grace in 2014, with her husband and TMO Managing Director, Bevan Rigato.