Max Neuhaus

1961
Sonata for Three Kettledrums Milaud, Concerto Pour Marimba et Vibraphone Student recital, Manhattan School of Music, 1961


The program you are referring to was a student recital by Max Neuhaus at the Manhattan School of Music in 1961

Context: Max Neuhaus earned his bachelor's degree in music (B.M.) from the Manhattan School of Music in 1961 and his master's degree (M.M.) in 1962. During his studies, he performed several compositions as a percussionist.

Among the compositions he performed during his 1961 student recital are:

Darius Milhaud, Sonata for Three Timpani: A piece that requires a rhythmically complex performance and demonstrates Neuhaus's ability to handle the technical challenges of contemporary music.

Concerto for Marimba and Vibraphone: This piece highlights his virtuosity on melodic percussion instruments.