The Kingston Road United Church Concert Series will present The Callista Trio in concert on November 22 as part of the organization’s 2025/26 season. The Kingston Road United Church Concert Series was launched by Tim Dawson, retired bassist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
The Callista Trio’s program includes:
- Rachmaninoff: Trio Élégiaque No. 1
- Beethoven: Trio Op. 70, No. 2
- Schumann: Trio No. 3, Op. 110
The Callista Trio
The Callista Trio is Elizabeth Dolin (cello), Laurence Kayaleh (violin), and Lucas Porter (piano), one of Canada’s newest classical music ensembles. They are currently on a tour of Ontario that includes the stop in Toronto on November 22.
Cellist Elizabeth Dolin talks about how the trio came together in a statement.
“We first performed together when Lucas replaced another pianist at the very last minute. Laurence and I have been playing together for 22 years, and the chemistry among the three of us was instantly magical. The ideal piano trio starts with a virtuosic, sensitive pianist and two string players who match stylistically — I must say, we fit the bill!
“We named ourselves The Callista Trio from the Greek word for ‘most beautiful.’ Since then, we’ve performed throughout Quebec and Ontario, and this year we’ll appear in Nova Scotia as well. It’s especially meaningful to play in the Kingston Road Village Concert Series because Tim Dawson, the series director, is an old university friend and fellow musician.”
The Kingston Road United Church Concert Series
The Kingston Road United Church Concert Series presents four to six concerts each season in the acoustically refined church, with offerings that range from traditional classical repertoire to the avant garde.
Future concerts in The Kingston Road United Church music series include a variety of music, with family friendly events in the mix.
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- Find tickets and details for all concerts [HERE].
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