Legato Duo

A typical concert program for the Legato Duo contains a wide variety of classical and contemporary repertoire spanning many centuries and corners of the globe. Modern music is strategically peppered in among more traditional selections to create balance, with the oboe and guitar showcased equally. For corporate events, cocktail parties, weddings, and house concerts, custom arrangements are accommodated and the program can vary to range from all Beatles to traditional wedding favorites. Other areas of specialization include Baroque and Latin music.

Lisa and Ric Larsen perform as an oboe and guitar duo and operate a private lesson studio in Naperville, Illinois.

Lisa attended the University of Illinois where she received her BME, while Ric received his BA at Minnesota State University, Mankato and his MA from Elmhurst College. Lisa has studied with Deb Stevenson, Nancy Ambrose King, Daniel Stolper, Scott Hostetler of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Rob Botti of the New York Philharmonic. Ric has studied with Dave Reed, James McGuire, Denis Azabagic of the Cavatina Duo and the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and Jason Vieaux, youngest ever winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America competition.

In addition to an active performing schedule, Lisa and Ric own and operate the Legato Lesson Studio in Naperville, and Ric also instructs classical guitar and teaches music appreciation and music business classes at Aurora University. Together they teach over 50 students each week and perform on a regular basis throughout the greater Chicagoland area.