Max Neuhaus

1961
Performance Max Neuhaus, Harkaway Theater at Bennett College. March 11, 1961

On March 11, 1961, Max Neuhaus performed with the Manhattan School of Music Percussion Ensemble for a presentation by the Erick Hawkins Dance Company.

Event details

  • Venue: Harkaway Theater at Bennett College.
  • Musical pieces performed: The program featured several contemporary works, including Prelude for Percussion by Malloy Miller, Inventions on a Motive by Michael Colgrass, and Canticle No. 1 by Lou Harrison.
  • Other performers: Neuhaus performed alongside other members of the Manhattan School of Music's percussion ensemble. 

This performance highlights Neuhaus's early career as a percussionist and his involvement with the experimental music and dance scenes in New York City before he transitioned to working primarily with sound installations.