Concerto 1700
Luigi Boccherini; String Quartets Op.22
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.