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Tämmel Quartet is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2012 in Tallinn, Estonia. The quartet consists of four members: Mari-Liis Päkk (violin), Leho Karin (violin), Johanna Vahermägi (viola), and Andreas Lend (cello). The quartet's founding members, Päkk and Karin, met while studying at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. They were later joined by Vahermägi and Lend, who were also studying at the academy at the time. The quartet's name, Tämmel, is derived from the Estonian word for "hammer," which is a nod to the quartet's energetic and dynamic performances. Since its founding, Tämmel Quartet has become one of Estonia's most prominent classical music ensembles. The quartet has performed extensively throughout Estonia and has also toured internationally, performing in countries such as Germany, Finland, and the United States. One of the quartet's most notable performances was at the 2015 Pärnu Music Festival, where they performed Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. The performance was widely praised for its technical precision and emotional depth, and it helped to establish Tämmel Quartet as one of Estonia's premier classical music ensembles. In addition to their performances, Tämmel Quartet has also received numerous awards and accolades. In 2014, the quartet won first prize at the Estonian National Chamber Music Competition, and in 2015, they were awarded the Estonian Music Council's Young Musician of the Year award. Tämmel Quartet's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from the works of Mozart and Beethoven to contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt and Philip Glass. The quartet is known for their dynamic and expressive performances, which have been praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. In addition to their performances, Tämmel Quartet is also committed to music education and outreach. The quartet regularly performs for school groups and community organizations, and they have also conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians. Overall, Tämmel Quartet is a dynamic and talented classical music ensemble that has established itself as one of Estonia's premier musical groups. With their technical precision, emotional depth, and commitment to music education, the quartet is sure to continue making an impact on the classical music world for years to come.

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