1960
On February 22, 1960, a significant concert of new music was performed at Caspary Hall in New York City, likely featuring Max Neuhaus as a member of the percussion ensemble. The program included several notable pieces for percussion, including world and New York City premieres
The venue and performers
- Location: Caspary Hall is an auditorium on the campus of Rockefeller University, known for its mid-century modern design and excellent acoustics.
- Ensemble: While the exact performers are not listed in the search results, it was a group featuring Max Neuhaus, who was a student at the Manhattan School of Music from 1957 to 1961. This indicates the performers were members of the Manhattan School of Music Percussion Ensemble, a group with a strong commitment to contemporary works.
The program
- Chamber Music for Percussion Quintet by Michael Colgrass: This performance likely featured Neuhaus, who had a close relationship with Colgrass. In his early career, Neuhaus performed many of Colgrass's works and later collaborated with the composer to record some of his earlier percussion compositions.