Anna Ryland-Jones

Anna Ryland-Jones began learning the cello with her mother before continuing her studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, where she studied with Emma Ferrand and Petr Prause. She later completed postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London with Tim Lowe.

Following her master’s studies, Ryland-Jones was selected as a Junior Fellow at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama for the 2021–2022 academic year. Her artistic development has also included masterclasses with István Várdai, Adrian Brendel, Pierre Doumenge, Indrek Leivategija and Maria Kliegel.

Chamber music has remained at the heart of her work. She is a founder of the Elgar Ensemble, performing regularly with the trio between 2021 and 2024. She also performed at the Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival in 2022 and 2023. In 2025 she took part in the world premiere of Artur Lemba’s piano quartet with Quattuor Artium. She is currently a member of Trio Callistó and cellist of Duo EnPassant.

Alongside chamber music, Ryland-Jones has extensive orchestral experience. Her work has included projects with the King’s Chamber Orchestra and the Île Joyeuse project in 2022, as well as collaborations with orchestras and musicians in Estonia and the United Kingdom.

Her artistic activity connects the musical communities of London and Tallinn, combining classical chamber repertoire with new collaborative projects and international performances.