Back-(b)logged no more

Finally we are almost up to date with our back-(b)logged posts! Yay!

This year, we'd be spending Christmas in Singapore and bringing in some festive joy with our performances at Esplanade Concourse on the 26th and 27th December!

Check back for updates!

Fritz Quartet @ Louis XIII Rare Cask Event

Louis XIII Rare Cask Event

11 Nov 09

Fort Canning Raffles House

We were invited to perform for Louis XIII Rare Cask Event, held at the Raffles House, Fort Canning.

We performed for an hour during cocktail as guests mingled. Security was tight so we did not get to take any photos of our event apart from the signage.

Thanks to Liz and Elaine from Lizard Storm.

We even got a free buggy ride to the carpark!

Fritz Quartet @ Raffles Hotel

Wedding of Brian & Ruixin

10 Oct 09

After 7 months worth of email exchanges, we finally met Brian and Ruixin today! Originally, we were scheduled to play under a gazebo at the lawn (as seen in sign above), but just when we were about to start the ceremony, it began to rain! A mad scramble ensued as everyone dashed for shelter. Thank goodness the Casuarina Suite had been reserved for wet weather plans, and so we proceeded to the new venue, this time, an indoor venue.

Picture of Casuarina Suite

For the wedding, Brian and Ruixin had specially requested for a hymn "Great is thy Faithfulness" to be performed. They also had a singer, Delia, leading the hymn. The room provided an intimate setting as the couple recited their vows.

After the couple had marched out to the tune of Trumpet Voluntary, we performed Por Una Cabeza to round off the entire event as the guests proceeded to East India Rooms for their wedding lunch.

"Thank you for making our wedding a memorable one. Your rendition of Great is Thy Faithfulness was one of the best that we've heard. We're still amazed at how you guys managed to play such lovely music using the simple scoresheets that we sent you! The music you provided really helped make the wedding ceremony all that more beautiful.

We have attached some photos taken during the service with this email for your keepsake. Thanks once again, and all the very best!

Brian and Ruixin"

Here are the photos:

Fritz Quartet with Delia Lee, performing Great is Thy Faithfulness

Exchanging vows. Thanks Brian and Ruixin for sharing your special day with us!

Fritz Quartet @ Esplanade Concourse

Fritz Quartet Presents Tango II

Esplanade Concourse
5 & 6 September 09

Event and Quartet Poster

Audience waiting for the performance to start. Photo Courtesy Emma

Stage setup: Photo Courtesy Adrian Tan

Two years have gone by since our first public performance "Silver Screen Classics" at the Esplanade Concourse in July 07. While it is certainly nostalgic being invited back to the Esplanade Concourse again this year, it has also given us a chance to look back on how far we have progressed as a quartet. We would not have imagined ourselves being capable of performing 3 consecutive sets of performances in one night back then, which was what we did this time at the concourse!

Performing against a wonderful backdrop. Photo Courtesy: Emma

Max introducing the quartet as well as the pieces. Photo Courtesy: Adrian Tan

After our publicity and marketing materials were sent out via facebook and online portals, it was to our immense delight when we got an email from our friends at Tango Singapore asking if it was possible for their dancers to dance to our performance. Of course we were more than happy to oblige, and after getting the go-ahead from Esplanade, we had lots of fun livening up the atmosphere with our music as well as dancers. There were people who actually came up to us and congratulated us for having professional dancers for our show! Thank you to our friends from TangoSingapore for your support!

Some dancers from TangoSingapore. Photo Courtesy: Adrian Tan

Again, our most heartfelt thanks to the Esplanade for inviting us to perform at such a wonderful venue, Xianghui for coordinating the event, the Esplanade crew for the lighting and sound, Yili for the videocamera at such short notice, and all our friends and family for being there for us. Credits again to Adrian Tan and Emma for the awesome photos.

Videos of the performances will be up soon.

Fritz Quartet @ Fort Canning

29 Aug 2009

Blessing Ceremony of Alex & Jenny

Fort Canning, Old Married Soldiers' Quarters

Our first encounter with Jenny was a year ago, at the wedding of Su Yenn, where Jenny was the wedding coordinator -- so it seemed like a reunion of sorts as we performed for Jenny's blessing ceremony today.

We were positioned under the foliage, attracting a few curious insects who were eager to join in the celebration. It was an intimate and cosy ceremony as Alex and Jenny renewed their vows. Even the family dog had a part to play as he was in charge of delivering the rings!

We are glad to have provided the music and ambience for the blessing ceremony of an old friend. Wishing Alex and Jenny happiness always.

Max having a zen moment

Guests of Jenny and Alex waiting under the canopy for the ceremony to begin..

Fritz Quartet @ Standard Chartered Bank Loyalty Awards 09 @ Raffles City Convention Centre, Olivia Room

Standard Chartered Bank Loyalty Awards

Raffles City Convention Centre, Olivia Room

13 August 2009

Fritz Quartet had the honor of being invited to perform for Standard Chartered Bank's Loyalty Awards 2009 this year, held at the Raffles City Convention Centre's Olivia Room.

The two violinists warming up

Showtime! with Guest Cellist Brandon.

No, we are also not sure why the first violin is grinning away so maniacally.

Thanks to Leonard Ong, Head of Reward/ Human Resources, Standard Chartered Bank as well as Bronson Quek, Director, BChamp Special Events & Marketing.

Fritz Quartet Videos from Singapore Arts Festival 2009

Videos from our performances at the Singapore Arts Festival 2009 are up!

To access the playlist, click here

Alternatively, click the play button to watch in actual performance order.


Enjoy. :)