Fritz Quartet at Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom 2)

11 November

Today, the Fritz Quartet performed for the wedding of Jessica and Lyonnel at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. We arrived slightly earlier to rehearse the march-in, as well as to finalise where we would be situated for the evening.

We started our first set at 5.30pm when the guests were arriving, followed by Barcarolle for the processional at 6pm. Trumpet Voluntary was the recessional piece.

While the couple was busy taking photographs, we shifted our stands and music to the area outside the ballroom, where there would be a cocktail reception before dinner. Jessica had specially requested in our previous correspondences, for us to play Boccherini's Minuet, whihc we also included in our set list. After the piece, Jessica came over to us and said "you guys sound 20 times better than the recording!". Awwwww. :)

Compliments from Jessica:
Thanks for the lovely music. If I could do this all over again, I am very certain that I will still want the Fritz Quartet to perform for my wedding. haha... It was simply magical marching in to the tune of Barcarolle (LIVE no less!!!). Love the recessional piece too. Only regret is that I am unable to freeze those moments. (...) I had to go back to the suite to wait for the dinner to start. BUT I got to listen to Boccherini's Minuet!! haha which I think I requested for you guys to play. I enjoyed it totally!! LAPPED IT UP. (...) Overall, I love the stuff which you guys did. VERY happy that I got u guys. Really. I would definitely recommend you guys to anyone who wants GOOD live music for their wedding.

Thanks Jessica and Lyonnel, for inviting us to be part of your special occasion. And thanks as well for specially giving us a whole box of cakes and puffs as well as drinks for refreshments! :)

Members of the Wedding Party!

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

Fritz Quartet at Chijmes Hall

13 September 2007
Today, the Fritz Quartet performed for the wedding of Wei Ting and Ling Fung. They had decided to engage us for their wedding after watching our performance at the Esplanade Concourse in May.

After a whole series of emails and phonecalls spanning from May-September, we finally met on the day itself. It was a much looked forward to meeting. The first violinist had injured her knee and was hobbling around (not exactly very glamourous) but it wasn't about to deter the spirit of the quartet. We were situated on the stage, where we played all 3 sets for the night. Our first set began as guests streamed in. Lingfung walked down the aisle accompanied by us playing Pachelbel's Canon in D.

It was an enjoyable experience playing for the guests, who showed their appreciation with warm applause. We also loved the acoustics of the hall! It was also a really sweet and thoughtful gesture of Wei Ting and Ling Fung to set aside a table for us. Playing 3 sets on an empty stomach can be quite painful , so we were really glad that dinner was provided for us!

Fritz Quartet at Raffles Hotel

Wedding Reception

The Fritz Quartet was invited to perform at the wedding of Dionne and Matthew, held at the Raffles Hotel Singapore. This was made possible through the recommendation of Marilyn Goh, sister of a close friend of mine, Matthew Goh.

We reached at 4.15pm, and we were met by Peter Williams, who directed us to our places in front of the East India Room.

The setup (very comfortable chairs too)

Guests, taken against the back drop of Raffles Hotel

Guests, and more guests! (Dionne the pretty bride seen in the background)

Lucky Johnny.

Photo Courtesy KC Wong from GreymatterPhotography

We ended our last set with an encore request of the first movement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik as the guests streamed into the East India Room for dinner.

We took our last photograph of the day with the camera perched (precariously) on a roll of masking tape before dispersing at 6.30pm-- the guys needed rest for the Marathon on Sunday, while I was off to catch a SSO concert.

-Tze Chuan

Post Wedding Compliments:
"Hearing you strike up after the ceremony, though, was one of my favourite moments of the day, and we were both very happy with your performance and the discretion with which you set up and left - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to friends."-- Matthew

Fritz Quartet at St. Gregory's Brasserie Courtyard

6 Nov 2006

The Fritz Quartet played for the wedding of Brett and Octavia today at the St. Gregory's Brasserie Courtyard. It was a short and simple ceremony but very lovely. We accompanied the couple as they walked in, with a rendition of Pachebel's Canon in D. You could almost sense a glow emitting from them.

After the solemnisation ceremony, we continued with our set as the guests mingled around at the cocktail reception, taking photographs with the couple under the marquee. The rain was not going to deter our guests from having an enjoyable time, and we made sure of that. We played song after song, gathering momentum as we went, and this was greatly helped by an appreciative audience.

From the feedback we got, we definitely have not disappointed, and that is what we love about playing for events. In an email to me the next day, Brett said

"You guys were awesome! I really appreciate the professionalism you showed and played undaunted in the rain. The comments from all of our guests were that your ensemble kicked ass!

I will certainly be recommending you in the future."

Thank you, Brett. We are glad that you and your guests enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoy making music. :)


-Tze Chuan

Fritz Quartet at The Church of the Holy Family

10 June 2006

Today, the Fritz Quartet played for a wedding at The Church of the Holy Family. It was an early ceremony and we reached the church at Chapel Road at 8.30am, where we did a quick warm up outside the chapel. It was a bright and cheerful morning.

We played various tunes such as Ave Maria and Jesu, Lord of Desiring as the guests were seated. At 9am, the Fritz Quartet accompanied the walk in of 6 couples with "Trumpet Voluntary", it was very surreal. And finally, it was the bride's turn. We had been specially requested to play Canon in D, and this we did with much joy, as each step of the bride's was accompanied by the Fritz Quartet's Canon in D and the sound of the church bells tolling. We had not been mic-ed up and we almost played our arms off struggling to make ourselves heard as the chapel was very big and echo-ey.

After the joyous ceremony, we trooped off to the nearby Macs for breakfast. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning, celebrating a union, and spending some quality Fritz time. :)