Scene From "L'Elisir D'Amore" (G. Donizetti)

NASHVILLE BEL CANTO FOUNDATION Bel Canto Opera Scenes Intensive 2026 Final Concert – May 23, 2026 Second Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Tennessee The Nashville Bel Canto Foundation is a tuition-free educational organization dedicated to bridging the gap between academic training and the professional opera world. Through immersive training, mentorship, and performance opportunities, the Foundation prepares emerging artists for successful careers in opera while preserving the traditions of Italian opera. Foundation Leadership & Faculty Stefano Baldasseroni – Founder & Executive Director Marcello Cormio – Artistic Director Alessandra Volpi – Principal Coach Savanna Sokolnicki – Voice Teacher & Stage Director 2026 Young Artists Alysha Nesbitt – Soprano Xijin Chen – Soprano Kay Lee – Soprano Hanna Frampton – Mezzo-Soprano Grace Ryan – Mezzo-Soprano Logan Williams – Tenor Thomas Lynch IV – Tenor Chase Côté – Baritone Brendon Rapushaj – Baritone John Paige – Baritone Professional Musicians Alison Hoffman – Violin Yuri Cho – Violin Betsy Lamb – Viola Sari Reist – Cello Pre-College Musicians Eric Jenson – Violin Sofia Jenson – Violin Vivian Nguyen – Violin Mary Murray-Lyle – Violin Anne Marie Nguyen – Viola Frances Murray-Lyle – Viola Samuel Nguyen – Cello Chloe Sutton – Double Bass These videos were recorded during the final concert of the Bel Canto Opera Scenes Intensive 2026, presented on May 23, 2026, at Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The program featured scenes and arias from the operatic repertoire performed by our emerging artists and musicians after two weeks of intensive coaching, masterclasses, and collaborative training. For more information about the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation and future programs, please visit: 🌐 www.nashvillebelcanto.com Follow us for updates and upcoming performances! 🎭 YouTube: @nashvillebelcantofoundation 📸 Instagram: @nashvillebelcantofoundation