Bel Canto Duo is oboist and English hornist Darci Gamerl and cellist, composer, and looping artist David Downing. Based in Omaha, the duo creates original music, live film scores, and interdisciplinary performances grounded in NeuroArts research, immersive storytelling, and impactful engagement. Their work has been recognized through a Chesterwood Artist in Residence award, OEAA Outstanding New Artist Award, as well as American Prize finalist honors in both performance and composition, and commissions from the National Willa Cather Center, and Gallery 1516.