MATHIAS TACKE…

was the 2^nd violinist of the Vermeer Quartet beginning in 1992. A native of Bremen, Germany, he won first prize in the Jugend Musiziert national competition, and graduated with honors from the Nordwestdeutsche Musikakademie, where he was later appointed to the faculty. From 1983-92 Mr. Tacke was a member of the Ensemble Modern, one of the most important professional groups specializing in 20^th century music. In this capacity he gave countless premiers, including works by most of today’s leading composers. He has made numerous recordings for such labels as Sony, Cedille, ECM, and Harmonia Mundi. He has given master classes worldwide, and presently teaches at both Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University.