Bel Canto Duo

Omaha-based Bel Canto Duo was founded in 2016 by looping artist & cellist, David Downing, and English horn specialist, Darci Griffith Gamerl. Bel Canto’s mission is to create world-class classical-crossover music in an entertaining & engaging format. The group combines their minimalist, cross-genre compositions with classical music favorites and healing music therapy.

Reviewers have described Darci & David's performances as 'magical', 'the best sermon in town', a 'unique and emotive sound' with 'electric chemistry'.

, released in June of 2023, features original work by the duo.

As members of the Nebraska Arts Council Touring Artist Roster, the pair received the Outstanding New Artist (2023) award by Omaha Entertainment Awards and the finalist award for the American Prize in composition & the Ernst Bacon Prize for the performance of American music (2023).

Host or Publisher Sacred Heart Music Center