Sara Parkins is an American violinist.
Together with her sister Maggie Parkins she plays in Eclipse String Quartet.
She is a Grammy award winner for the Best Chamber Music Performance of the complete recordings of the Haydn String Quartets, with the Angeles Quartet.
Sara is also a member of the acclaimed Eroica Trio. She has collaborated with new music composers and performers such as Anthony Braxton, Mark Dresser, Zeena Parkins and Guy Klucevsek. In addition, Sara has performed with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in New York City. She is currently principal second violinist with the Pasadena Symphony, is an active studio musician, and was a member of the Rosetti String Quartet in Los Angeles.
With her both sisters, Maggie Parkins and Zeena Parkins she plays in Saw Sun Here and Phantom Orchard Orchestra.
