Bel Canto Duo
Lifelines collide – brought together by friends, an open mic night & a shooting star, Bel Canto Duo was founded in 2016 by looping artist & cellist, David Downing, and multi-instrumentalist, Darci Gamerl. Bel Canto’s mission is to create meaningful connections by creating new world-class classical crossover music. Their compositions combine lyrical, poignant lines with minimalist cross-genre compositions rooted in healing music.
Offering immersive live music often paired with evocative imagery, reviewers have described Darci & David’s performances as ‘magical’, ‘the best sermon in town’, a ‘unique and emotive sound’ with ‘electric chemistry’.
Past clients include KANEKO, Lincoln Arts, the International Double Reed Society, Gallery 1516, the National Music Museum, the National Willa Cather Center & the Durham Museum, Angel’s Share released in June of 2023. In the words of producer Ingrid Holmquist, ‘Bel Canto Duo lifted this film into another realm. Their ethereal, moving and magical music brought Willa Cather’s story to life in “Willa Cather: Breaking the Mold.” She’s alive in their notes and rhythms.’
Darci & David have carved a unique niche writing works that highlight American culture & heritage – including scoring for Nebraska Flatwater & Willa Cather: Breaking The Mold featuring documentarian & director Ken Burns and directed by Ingrid Holmquist & Ashley Olsen.
As members of the Nebraska Arts Council Touring Artist Roster, the pair received the Outstanding New Artist (2023) award by Omaha Entertainment Awards, Best Wedding Music by Nebraska Wedding Day (2023) & the finalist award for the American Prize in composition & the Ernst Bacon Prize for the performance of American music (2023).
Technical Requirements:
We require electricity, and a minimum of 66 degrees to perform indoors or outdoors. During outdoor summer conditions need to be under 95 degrees and not in direct sun.
Maximum Negotiable Fee: $4,500
Availability: We are flexible regarding booking of days, and the distance traveled given enough advance notice.
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