Kester String Quartet
Kester String Quartet is a string quartet consisting of two violins, a viola and a cello. The string quartet is based in Penang, Malaysia and provides string quartet music for weddings, garden weddings, ceremonies, receptions, cocktail, parties, corporate functions and other events. Kester String Quatet was formed at the end of year 2012. The members of Kester String Quartet are Kester Hong (violin), Alyssa Khong (violin), Khoo Wei Min (viola), and Jeremy Tan (cello).
Kester Hong, Alyssa Khong, Khoo Wei Min and Jeremy Tan first met each other during their participation in Penang State Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (PESSOC) and have been performing music as well as organizing concerts together. They have been working individually with other string quartets in Penang before Kester String Quartet was formed. Due to the frequent requests for string quartet to perform at weddings and other events, they decided to form Kester String Quartet to provide string quartet music. The members of Kester String Quartet are also members of another performing group, Ensemble Koschka. With their experience, they are able to suggest suitable music to suit the occasion and the venue. Their repertoire spans across baroque to 20th century music.
Kester String Quartet has successfully dealt directly with local and overseas clients from Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America and Germany. Besides dealing directly with clients, Kester String Quartet has also collaborated with various wedding and event planners.
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KESTER STRING QUARTET INDIVIDUAL PROFILES

Kester Hong stared performing in string quartets as a violinist at the age of 17. He was then offered to work with other string quartet in Penang. Having an experience of more than 10 years working in string quartets, Kester Hong now performs and manages Kester String Quartet. Apart from that, Kester Hong still performs with other string quartets in Penang.

Alyssa Khong started her violin training at the age of 7. At age 15, she began to join string quartet as a violinist. She was also a member of Penang State Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (PESSOC) and Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. She had performed with Italian singer Patrizio Buanne during his concert in Penang. Alyssa Khong performs with Kester String Quartet and other string quartets in Penang.

Khoo Wei Min has been performing in string quartets since 2009. She started joining string quartet as a violist while she was in Penang State Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (PESSOC). Currently, she works with Kester String Quartet and other string quartets in Penang.

Born in Penang, Jeremy Tan stated learning the cello in 2003. Apart from performing in Kester String Quartet, he teaches the cello as well. Jeremy Tan also performs with other string quartets in Penang.
Suggested music for weddings
(Click the music titles to listen to the music)
Processional (Arrival of the Bride)
Wagner – Bridal Chorus from ‘Lohengrin’ (Here comes the Bride)
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Joaquín Prieto – La Novia (The Wedding)
Signing of the register
Recessional (Departure of the Bride and Groom)
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours
American Authors – Best Day Of My Life
* Feel free to contact us for any requests.

If you wish to engage Kester String Quartet for your event, please contact us with the following information:-
- Date of event
- Venue of event
- Time of event
- Type of event
- Your name and contact number
Kester String Quartet Videos
Kester String Quartet engaged by Vickie & Jun Wen for their wedding ceremony in Suffolk House Penang
Kester String Quartet engaged by Vickie & Jun Wen for their wedding dinner cocktail in G Hotel Penang
Kester String Quartet engaged by Justin Pang & Elaine Yeoh for their garden wedding ceremony in Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang
Kester String Quartet engaged by Keeven & Ethel for their wedding ceremony and dinner at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang
Kester String Quartet engaged by Liam & Yee Chieh for their wedding ceremony in Rain Tree Garden, Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang
Kester String Quartet – Bridal Chorus from ‘Lohengrin’ by Richard Wagner
Kester String Quartet – Canon In D by Johann Pachelbel
Kester String Quartet – Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Kester String Quartet – A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Kester String Quartet – La Novia (The Wedding) by Joaquín Prieto
Kester String Quartet – Hoppipolla by Sigur Rós
Kester String Quartet – Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn
Kester String Quartet – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours by Stevie Wonder
Kester String Quartet – Best Day Of My Life by American Authors
Kester String Quartet – Wedding Tarantella (Traditional Italian)
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