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The Kepler Quartet is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2002. The quartet is named after the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, who is known for his laws of planetary motion. The ensemble is known for its innovative and adventurous approach to classical music, and has gained a reputation for its performances of contemporary music. The founding members of the Kepler Quartet are violinists Sharan Leventhal and Eric Segnitz, violist Brek Renzelman, and cellist Karl Lavine. All four members of the quartet are accomplished musicians who have performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. The Kepler Quartet has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Berlin Philharmonic. The quartet has also performed at numerous music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. One of the highlights of the Kepler Quartet's career was their performance of the complete string quartets of Ben Johnston. Johnston is a contemporary composer who is known for his use of just intonation, a tuning system that is based on pure intervals. The quartet's performances of Johnston's string quartets were praised for their technical precision and musical sensitivity. The Kepler Quartet has also received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2011, the quartet was awarded the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. The award recognized the quartet's commitment to performing contemporary music and their willingness to take risks in their programming. The quartet's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Their recording of Ben Johnston's string quartets was named one of the top classical recordings of 2011 by The New York Times. The quartet's recording of the complete string quartets of Elliott Carter was also highly praised, and was named one of the top classical recordings of 2014 by The New Yorker. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Kepler Quartet is also committed to music education. The quartet has conducted masterclasses and workshops at universities and music schools throughout the United States, and has worked with young musicians to help them develop their skills and understanding of classical music. Overall, the Kepler Quartet is a highly respected and innovative classical music ensemble that has gained a reputation for its adventurous approach to music. The quartet's performances and recordings have been praised for their technical precision and musical sensitivity, and the quartet's commitment to music education has helped to inspire a new generation of classical musicians.

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