1961
In 1961, Max Neuhaus participated in the world premiere of the experimental music theatre work Originale by Karlheinz Stockhausen, created in collaboration with artist Mary Bauermeister.
The Work: Originale
Originale (German for "Originals" or "Real Characters") is a significant piece of experimental musical theatre that blurs the lines between structured composition and spontaneous action.
Premiere Location: The work was first performed at the Theater am Dom in Cologne, Germany, with the premiere run starting on October 26, 1961.
The Structure: The piece was a twelve-day "happening" that featured various artists and performers, including Neuhaus, given specific time "compartments" for free improvisation within a broader framework.
The Scandal: The premiere was a major event in the European avant-garde scene, provoking strong reactions and eventually causing the organizers to pull funding two days into the run due to the "turbulent protests" and challenging nature of the performance
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