Boccherini: String Quartets Op. 22

Concerto 1700, Pinteno, Daniel

170009

Concerto 1700, led by the acclaimed violinist Daniel Pinteño, sets a new landmark in musical heritage with the first-ever complete recording of Luigi Boccherini’s Six String Quartets Op. 22 (G.183-G.188).

This ambitious project, released under the 1700 Classics label, brings to light a collection written in 1775 for the Infante Don Luis in Madrid — a repertoire that has remained largely overlooked and minimally disseminated until now. Recorded in September 2025 at the Auditorio Fray Luis de León in Madrid , this album captures the vibrant essence of a golden era through the exclusive use of period instruments.

Through the expert artistry of Daniel Pinteño, Fumiko Morie, Isabel Juárez, and Ester Domingo, the ensemble explores the richness of Boccherini’s “opera piccola” style. In these quartets, the composer moves away from the Viennese tradition to create a kaleidoscopic texture where each voice maintains absolute independence, allowing every instrument to shine as a soloist.

This release offers more than just a performance; it is an invitation to experience an intimate and soulful musical poetry that solidifies Boccherini’s role as a visionary figure in Western European chamber music.

CD x 1

1700 Classics

6/8/26

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