1964
On February 18, 1964, Max Neuhaus performed Karlheinz Stockhausen's
Zyklus and Kontakte at the University Museum in Philadelphia. The concert was part of a major tour of the United States and Canada that Neuhaus undertook with Stockhausen in 1963 and 1964
Venue: The University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Bibliography / Press / 1964 - February 19. James Felton. “Stockhausen Concert.” Philadelphia Bulitin, Philadelphia.
Zyklus: Stockhausen's 1959 piece for solo percussionist, which became one of the most frequently performed solo percussion works in the avant-garde repertoire. Neuhaus was a noted interpreter of this work. Composed in 1959–1960, this was Stockhausen's first major work combining electronics with acoustic instruments. The live performance is for piano and percussion, played along with a four-channel electronic tape. At the Philadelphia concert, the percussion part was played by Neuhaus.
Neuhaus toured extensively with Stockhausen during this period, performing in major cities across North America. This tour was crucial in bringing new European avant-garde music to American audiences. Neuhaus was a key part of the tour, showcasing his skill as a specialist in experimental and contemporary percussion music. The tour helped solidify Neuhaus's reputation as a leading virtuoso in the avant-garde music scene.