1962
On April 26, 1962, Max Neuhaus appeared as the featured soloist with the Manhattan School of Music Repertoire Orchestra for the performance of Carlos Franci’s Concerto for Vibraphone and Orchestra.
Performance Highlights
Venue: Hubbard Auditorium, Manhattan School of Music.
Role: Neuhaus performed as the vibraphone soloist, a role that showcased his lyrical and melodic capabilities alongside his known rhythmic precision.
The Work: Composed by the Argentinian Carlos Franci, this concerto is a rare example of a full-scale orchestral work dedicated to the vibraphone from this era, blending South American rhythmic influences with mid-century modernism.
Career Context: The Master's Year
This performance took place during Neuhaus’s final months as a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music, where he was a candidate for the Master of Music degree (granted later in 1962).