String quartets (Waterhouse) birthday, played by him with members of the Münchner Philharmoniker: "Hungarian Polyphony", Bassoon Quintet, Piccolo Quintet and "Rhapsodie Macabre". "Hungarian Polyphony", Op. 25, is a work in one movement, begun in 1984 as a trio for two violins and cello, revised in 1986 for string quartet. The Hungarian elements are Gypsy scales and Hungarian rhythms. Sergiu Celibidache suggested more revisions and arranged that it was to be performed at the 1988 Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival by members of the festival orchestra. The work was published by Hofmeister in Leipzig in 1996. It takes about 7 minutes to perform. "Chinese Whispers" in
Johnson String Instrument Johnson String Instrument shop. An unusual practice when the Johnsons implemented it, the business model is more widely used today, as Chinese-made instruments and bows have gained acceptance. In 2008, Carol and Roger Johnson turned over operation of Johnson String to their son, Adam, who had been working with the company since 1990. In November 2013, Johnson String Instrument acquired Carriage House Violins. Founded by Christopher Reuning of Reuning & Sons Violins, Carriage House is known for its high-end modern and antique violins, violas and cellos. The location houses a 50-seat rehearsal hall and the company’s sales staff is composed