Sara Duhig

Sara Duhig is a highly regarded conductor and musician based in Perth. Her extensive background as a professional violinist and educator has naturally led to a flourishing conducting career.

In 2022, Sara made her conducting debut with the Perth Symphony Orchestra, performing Iain Farrington’s arrangement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. She has since conducted the orchestra on multiple occasions including a sold-out show ‘INXS reimagined’ at the Crown Theatre. Sara has recently delved into the art of conducting to screen, embarking on a national tour of ‘Avatar: the Last Airbender in Concert’, and ‘Top Gun: Maverick in Concert’.

Sara is dedicated to advancing her conducting skills and in 2024 received a WASO Conducting Fellowship. She is a participant of the 2025/2026 Australian Conducting Academy, working with all state orchestras of Australia under the direction of Benjamin Northey. She recently completed conducting studies at the University of Adelaide where she was mentored by Professor Luke Dollman.

In 2026, she will debut with both the Adelaide and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, further advancing her growing presence in Australia’s classical music scene.