Beautiful singing embodies what illustrious conductor and pianist Sir Richard Alan Bonynge and his late wife, Dame Joan Sutherland, a celebrated singer, brought to the stage for more than 50 years.

After a gentle coaxing from good friend and vocal master Marlena Malas, Bonynge makes his first visit to Chautauqua’s grounds, as he imparts invaluable wisdom on young vocalists.

The Voice Program is performing Gaetano Donizetti’s bel canto-inspired L’elisir d’amore at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Fletcher Hall. It will be the second consecutive night, featuring an alternate cast from Wednesday night’s performance.