Anna Steinhoff, cellist, has been described by critics as “soulful,” and “the rhythmic heart of the ensemble.” Based in Chicago, Anna specializes in the baroque cello and viola da gamba. She performs with the Haymarket Opera Company, Apollo’s Fire, Third Coast Baroque, Music of the Baroque, Second City Musick, and Bella Voce Sinfonia. During the summers, Anna has the pleasure of being a part of the Staunton Music Festival and the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival.

Anna is a founding member of Wayward Sisters, with whom she won first prize in the 2011 Early Music America competition. Wayward Sisters released their debut album of music by Matthew Locke on the Naxos label and their second recording, a Restless Heart, was released in 2017.

In addition to classical music, Anna has performed and recorded with bands including Saturday Looks Good To Me, Mysteries of Life, MONO, and children’s artist Justin Roberts.
Anna received degrees in cello performance from the Oberlin Conservatory and Northwestern University where her principal teachers were Peter Rejto and Hans Jensen.