About Us
Founded in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2025, Trio Callistó was brought into existence by Estonian violinist Merily Leotoots and British-Irish cellist Anna Ryland-Jones, and in early 2026 the ensemble welcomed Estonian pianist Eliza Agajeva. Currently based in Tallinn, the trio has performed extensively across Estonia and are now beginning to expand into Europe; in January 2027, they will make their first international appearance in Bratislava.
Trio Callistó combines established works with lesser-known and contemporary repertoire, with a particular interest in creative and innovative programming. This interest has also led the trio towards commissioning new music: their first commission, a new work by Estonian composer Tõnis Kaumann, will receive its world premiere in Tallinn in January 2027.
The trio’s name reflects both a fascination with astronomy and a simple idea at the heart of their music-making. Callistó, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, takes its name from the nymph of Greek mythology, while the name itself is derived from the Greek kallistē, meaning “most beautiful”. For the trio, the name captures the concept of beauty in music and a shared curiosity about the world beyond it.
Alongside their work as Trio Callistó, all three musicians maintain active individual careers in their own right as soloists, chamber musicians, and collaborative artists.
Merily Leotoots
Merily Leotoots is an Estonian violinist active as a soloist and chamber musician, with a repertoire spanning early music, classical and contemporary works.
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Anna Ryland-Jones
British-Irish cellist Anna Ryland-Jones, based in Tallinn, performs in chamber music, orchestral projects and collaborations across Europe.
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Eliza Agajeva
Eliza Agajeva is an Estonian pianist based in Austria, active as both a soloist and chamber musician.
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