Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto, who holds degrees from the University of Arizona, Baylor University, and the Universidad de Costa Rica, is a distinguished bassoonist, pianist, and composer. He has performed at notable events, including the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference and the Meg Quigley Bassoon Symposium in several occasions. His solo performances feature premieres of concertos such as “Desasosiego” by Carlos Escalante and his own concerto, “Mamba-Mambo.” His passion for contemporary music is evident in his album “Historias,” which showcases works by emerging Costa Rican composers. Some of his compositions have been published by Trevco Music, merging traditional themes from Central America with Latin American elements. Since 2019, he has led the “Electrofagot” project, which delves into the electric bassoon. He currently serves as a researcher at the Institute of Research in Arts (IIARTE) and teaches at the School of Musical Arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica.