Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto, bassoonist, and Orquídea Guandique-Araniva, violist and violinist, joined forces creating Lab Duo in 2007 to embark on an extraordinary musical journey. This ensemble has captivated audiences with their unique blend of instruments and innovative performances.
Driven by their passion for exploring unconventional musical combinations, they ventured into the realm of viola and bassoon, and violin and bassoon music. This rare pairings allowed them to showcase the rich timbres and expressive possibilities of these often-overlooked instruments.
Recognizing the scarcity of existing repertoire for their ensemble, Fernando and Orquídea took it upon themselves to expand the musical landscape, by commissioning new works on one hand, and by adapting existing compositions to suit their unique instrumentation, on the other hand.
They have performed as a duet in many recital halls in Costa Rica, United States and Europe