Fritz Quartet rehearsal with Nightsound

6 October 2007 7pm.
"Circus in Motion": Rehearsal

Today, we had our first rehearsal with Nightsound. We had met REQ, Alan and Euge previously when we discussed the collaboration in September, so it was great to finally meet everybody today!

Alan on Drums
Euge on Bass
REQ on Vocals
XR on Keyboards
Kevin on Guitars

We also had the chance to rehearse with other guest musicians, Luke, as well as Edmund (saxophone)

We couldn't really hear ourselves due to the size of the room (apparently there was some miscommunication with the studio, who didn't give us the biggest room!) Imagine 12 people (plus XUN) in one tiny room.. Should have taken a picture of Euge perched precariously on top of a speaker due to the lack of space (Haha!) We tried to solve the problem by using mics, but ultimately the 2 people in the room who suffered the most were probably REQ and XR who had to absorb the sounds coming from all directions.

Apart from the glitch, rehearsal went well! Kudos to XR and REQ for helping out with the string quartet scoring. Chan Boon dropped by as well to give us pointers on his composition which we would be performing, immediately after the piece "Remember Me" on the 14th.

We had an early night as we managed to sort out the music - it was a very easygoing rehearsal and we are looking forward to the show on the 14th!

(Counting bar rests...) Max, Johnny, Bingling and part of REQ's head.

Gotta take public transport.

P.S: Updates on actual day show coming up- once we get the photos!

Fritz Quartet (NDP 2007)

Fritz Quartet receives the Certificate of Appreciation, signed by Mr Teo Chee Hean (Minister of Defence) in recognition of our participation in the NDP 2007 Music Video.

Fritz Quartet on Glass Notes

Fritz Quartet receives special mention:

http://philipglass.typepad.com/glass_notes/2007/10/closing-in-ital.html

Fritz Quartet Goes Alternative

Fritz Quartet at Fullerton Hotel

15 September 2007

Today, Wei Ting and Ling Fung threw a lavish wedding dinner at the Fullerton Hotel Grand Ballroom. Being engaged twice by the same couple within a span of a few days, meant that we got to see many familiar faces, whom we had met earlier in the week at Chijmes. It certainly felt like we were performing for friends! It was a really great feeling.

We were engaged to play 1 set for the cocktail reception and 2 sets for the dinner.

After our first set outside the ballroom, where the cocktail reception was held, we shifted back into the ballroom for the next 2 sets. Kudos to the hotel staff who led us back into the ballroom through the kitchen maze to avoid disturbing the guests. We couldn't have found our way on our own.

As we were situated in front of the two VIP tables, our initial worries were that we might be too loud, but there were no complaints. In fact, much of the applause came from the VIP tables!
In addition, several guests came up to us in the course of the evening to express their compliments.

Once again, we had a table to ourselves, which we shared with the photographers.

The above photographs are courtesy of Adrian from Avenue 8. Thanks Adrian!

To Wei Ting and Ling Fung, our thanks to you for your hospitality- even taking time amidst the Yam Sengs to check if we were doing alright and if we needed anything. It has been great performing for your wedding dinners and getting to know you two. :)

Compliments:
"Everything was very good for both evenings in my opinion. Just thought you might like to know."- Wei Ting