1965
In his April 2, 1965, review titled "Music: Chicago Group Ends Series," Harold C. Schonberg critiqued the final performance of the University of Chicago's Contemporary Chamber Players during their New York residency, highlighting Max Neuhaus as a standout performer
Schonberg, the chief music critic for the New York Times, recognized Neuhaus as an exceptionally skilled percussionist, noting his ability to navigate the extreme technical and intellectual demands of the avant-garde repertoire.
The Ensemble's Reach: The review evaluated the ensemble's attempt to bring experimental Midwest music to the "establishment" ears of New York. Schonberg noted the group's rigor but also observed the typical polarizing effect that such radical "new music" had on mainstream audiences.