1965
In March 1965, the Contemporary Chamber Players (CCP) of the University of Chicago, directed by Ralph Shapey, held a performance in New York that serves as a notable but often unconfirmed point in Max Neuhaus's chronology.
Performance Context
The Tribute: While a major "Tribute to Edgard Varèse, Honoring his 80th Year" was officially held at Mandel Hall in Chicago on May 11, 1965, the ensemble also toured to venues like Carnegie Recital Hall during this period.
Max Neuhaus's Role: Neuhaus was a frequent collaborator with the University of Chicago during the mid-1960s, often providing the specialized percussion and electronic realizations for works by Varèse and Stockhausen.
Unconfirmed Date: Historical records frequently oscillate between March 24 and March 31, 1965, for the Carnegie Hall appearance. This ambiguity often stems from the ensemble's intensive touring schedule and the private nature of some avant-garde "realizations" performed during that window.
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