1961
On January 22, 1961, Max Neuhaus performed in the world premiere of Robert Moevs’s Concerto for Pianoforte, Orchestra, and Percussion at the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut.
Performance Details
The Soloist: Featured pianist Andrew Heath.
The Ensembles: The Connecticut Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Moevs himself, joined by the Manhattan School of Music Percussion Ensemble.
Neuhaus’s Role: As a core member of Paul Price’s Manhattan School of Music group, Neuhaus provided the intricate percussion foundation required for this complex modernist work.