1974
In her article "The Solo Percussionist's Performance Limitations" (1974), Lina Pimentel cites Max Neuhaus as a pivotal figure who transcended the traditional boundaries of percussion performance.
Key Points regarding Neuhaus:
- Expansion of Role: Pimentel highlights how Neuhaus moved beyond the "percussionist" label to become an interpreter of complex contemporary scores (such as those by Stockhausen and Brown) and eventually a creator of his own electronic sound environments.