Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto, a distinguished bassoonist, pianist, and composer, holds degrees from the University of Arizona, Baylor University, and the Universidad de Costa Rica. He has performed at notable events such as the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference and the Meg Quigley Bassoon Symposium. His passion for contemporary music is showcased in his album Historias, featuring works by emerging Costa Rican composers. Some of his compositions have been published by Trevco Music, blending traditional Central American themes with Latin American elements. In 2024, he was awarded the National Composition Prize of Costa Rica, “Carlos Enrique Vargas,” for his Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Mamba Mambo. Since 2019, he has led the “Electrofagot” project, exploring the electric bassoon. Currently, Fernando is a researcher at the Institute of Research in Arts (IIARTE) and teaches at the School of Musical Arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica.