About O KWARTETO
About O KWARTETO
Reimagining the String Quartet
Reimagining the String Quartet
Born in New York and now based in Madrid, O KWARTETO is a dynamic string quartet founded by artistic directors Delaney Stöckli and Ludovica Burtone. The group abandons classical conventions to perform original arrangements of Brazilian popular music. They explore the genre in all its complexity, bringing a fresh and contemporary perspective to MPB, forró, samba, and chorinho.
Born in New York and now based in Madrid, O KWARTETO is a dynamic string quartet founded by artistic directors Delaney Stöckli and Ludovica Burtone. The group abandons classical conventions to perform original arrangements of Brazilian popular music. They explore the genre in all its complexity, bringing a fresh and contemporary perspective to MPB, forró, samba, and chorinho.
Born in New York and now based in Madrid, O KWARTETO is a dynamic string quartet founded by artistic directors Delaney Stöckli and Ludovica Burtone. The group abandons classical conventions to perform original arrangements of Brazilian popular music. They explore the genre in all its complexity, bringing a fresh and contemporary perspective to MPB, forró, samba, and chorinho.
Breaking Convention for Freedom and Groove
Breaking Convention for Freedom and Groove
The ensemble pushes string instruments far beyond their traditional boundaries. Featuring Delaney Stöckli, Cristina Pérez Esteban on violin, Leonor Falcón on viola, and Blanca García Nieto on cello, O KWARTETO injects heavy rhythmic drive and live improvisation into their repertoire. They compose original pieces and frequently share the stage with international artists to create a unique cross-pollination of cultures.
The ensemble pushes string instruments far beyond their traditional boundaries. Featuring Delaney Stöckli, Cristina Pérez Esteban on violin, Leonor Falcón on viola, and Blanca García Nieto on cello, O KWARTETO injects heavy rhythmic drive and live improvisation into their repertoire. They compose original pieces and frequently share the stage with international artists to create a unique cross-pollination of cultures.
Founded by artistic directors Delaney Stöckli and Ludovica Burtone, O Kwarteto was built on a shared desire to push string instruments beyond their classical boundaries. The ensemble is deeply dedicated to performing original arrangements of Brazilian music, embracing all its complex facets, grooves, and subgenres. By trading classical rigidity for improvisation and rhythmic drive, O Kwarteto brings a fresh, contemporary energy to the string quartet format.
From Intimate Jazz Clubs to International Festival Stages
From Intimate Jazz Clubs to International Festival Stages
Sitting comfortably at the vibrant crossroads of world music, jazz, and pop, O KWARTETO is a captivating live act. Their performances have taken them across the United States, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal. With appearances ranging from the David Geffen Hall in New York to the Festival de Jazz de Madrid, the quartet continues to build an expansive global footprint.
Sitting comfortably at the vibrant crossroads of world music, jazz, and pop, O KWARTETO is a captivating live act. Their performances have taken them across the United States, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal. With appearances ranging from the David Geffen Hall in New York to the Festival de Jazz de Madrid, the quartet continues to build an expansive global footprint.
Follow The Journey
Follow The Journey
Listen to the latest releases, discover upcoming shows, and follow O Kwarteto as they continue creating music from the moments that matter.
Listen to the latest releases, discover upcoming shows, and follow O Kwarteto as they continue creating music from the moments that matter.
Listen to the latest releases, discover upcoming shows, and follow O Kwarteto as they continue creating music from the moments that matter.
Stay In The Loop
New songs, live moments, and everything happening next: follow O KWARTETO's journey and find the music wherever you are.
New songs, live moments, and everything happening next - follow O KWARTETO’s journey and find the music wherever you are.