Sarah Latto | conductor
Sarah Latto is a conductor known for her collaborative style, unique approach and dramatic focus. Described as ‘a brilliant conductor… definitely one to watch’ (The Arts Desk), she has gained critical acclaim for her programming, innovation and communication across a wide range of genres.
Sarah studied music at the University of Cambridge, before professional training with the Brighton Early Music Festival and a fellowship at Yale University. She later trained through the prestigious young artists’ scheme Genesis Sixteen, and was the inaugural Associate Conductor with Ex Cathedra, with whom she has directed a number of projects in a long-running association.
With Echo, she has devised and directed numerous innovative projects, including a staged, in-the-round performance of Handel’s Messiah alongside director Thomas Guthrie, and performances at Sadler’s Wells Theatre with acclaimed choreographer Gregory Maqoma, alongside a number of live broadcasts with BBC Radio 3.
Sarah has guest conducted with the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, The 24, The University of York Chorus and Trinity Laban Conservatoire. She made her debut with the BBC Singers in 2024.
