FQ SYNDICATE
An initiative to foster the collective commissioning of new Australian string quartets
Rishin Singh (b. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is a composer/performer living in Berlin.
He has been commissioned to compose for The JACK Quartet (US), Piano+ (US), Claire Edwardes (AUS), DNK Ensemble (NL), Prof. Martin Sturm (DE), The Amsterdam Wandelweiser Festival (NL), and others.
His music and playing appear on records released by Beacon Sound, Edition Wandelweiser Records, Another Timbre, Elsewhere, and others.
FQ Syndicate #6 supports the commission of a new work by Berlin-based Australian composer, Rishin Singh, to be premiered in Flinders Quartet’s 2025 concert season.
Rishin’s new work is part of an innovative commissioning project we’ve titled, “A Tale of Two Composers”. We can’t wait to tell you more about this special project very soon… stayed tuned!
Composer Rishin Singh (photo credit: Anna Bernhardt)
FQ Syndicate brings together groups of people passionate about new work. Each person gives $500 (or more, if you like!) towards commissioning a piece to be developed and premiered by FQ.
Flinders Quartet is proud to hold a special place within the evolution of Australian chamber music. With a deep passion and understanding of new music, we champion Australian composers and go to great lengths to share the music in its best light.
“When the history of chamber music performance and collaboration with Australian composers is eventually written, the Flinders Quartet will be front and centre of that history.”
We would like to invite you to join us on this exciting, and often surprising, commissioning journey. It can be an incredible experience to be part of creating something entirely new. Something unique and deeply personal. Something that could not have been created without your support. You will have exclusive access to behind-the-scenes details and opportunities, and where possible, the chance to meet the composer of your syndicate.
If you would like to learn more about the works commissioned through FQ Syndicate so far, scroll down for details of the composers, filmed performances of the commissioned works, and links to the composers’ websites.
PAST FQ SYNDICATE COMMISSIONS
Maria Grenfell’s FQ Syndicate #5 commissioned work: “Silhouettes” (composed 2023)
Brenda Gifford’s FQ Syndicate #4 commissioned work: “Dissipate” (composed 2023)
Clare Strong’s FQ Syndicate #3 commissioned work: “Tribute to LvB” (composed 2021)
Natalie Nicolas’ FQ Syndicate #2 commissioned work: “A Blue Beethoven” (composed 2021)
Naomi Brown’s FQ Syndicate #1 commissioned work: “Fractured Peace” (composed 2021)