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Mathias Tacke is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 22, 1962, in Germany, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which inspired him to pursue a career in music. Tacke began his musical journey at a young age, and he started playing the violin when he was only five years old. He received his first violin lessons from his father, who was his first teacher. Tacke showed exceptional talent and dedication to music, and he continued to hone his skills throughout his childhood. In 1981, Tacke enrolled at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he studied under the tutelage of Professor Rainer Kussmaul. He graduated with honors in 1986 and went on to pursue a career as a professional musician. Tacke's career took off when he joined the acclaimed Leipzig String Quartet in 1993. The quartet was founded in 1988 and quickly gained recognition for their exceptional performances. Tacke played the second violin in the quartet, and his contributions were instrumental in the quartet's success. The Leipzig String Quartet has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians, including pianist Menahem Pressler and cellist Heinrich Schiff. Tacke's performances with the Leipzig String Quartet have been widely acclaimed, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 1996, the quartet was awarded the prestigious Echo Klassik award for their recording of the complete string quartets of Felix Mendelssohn. They have also received the Diapason d'Or award and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Apart from his work with the Leipzig String Quartet, Tacke has also performed as a soloist and chamber musician. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians, including pianist Menahem Pressler, cellist Heinrich Schiff, and violinist Gidon Kremer. Tacke's repertoire includes works by some of the most celebrated composers, including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, and Schubert. He is known for his exceptional technique and musicality, and his performances are characterized by their emotional depth and sensitivity. In addition to his work as a performer, Tacke is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, and at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. He is currently a professor of violin at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Tacke's contributions to the world of music have been widely recognized, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work. In 2012, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his contributions to the arts. He has also been awarded the Brahms Prize and the Robert Schumann Prize. In conclusion, Mathias Tacke is a celebrated classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. His exceptional talent and dedication to music have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his performances are characterized by their emotional depth and sensitivity.

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