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The Amar Quartet, also known as the Amar-Hindemith Quartet, was a German musical ensemble founded in 1921 by composer Paul Hindemith. Their breakthrough came at the Donaueschingen Festival in 1921, where they premiered Hindemith's String Quartet Op. 16. The quartet became permanent in 1922, specializing in modern music and performing extensively across Europe until disbanding in 1933. They were known for their clear interpretations of classical works and commitment to contemporary music, premiering pieces by composers such as Béla Bartók, Arnold Schoenberg, and Igor Stravinsky.
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