1960
On November 19, 1960, Max Neuhaus performed with the Bronx Civic Opera in New York City. While the specific operatic work performed on that date is often listed as "Work Unknown" in official chronologies, the performance occurred during a pivotal year in which Neuhaus was transitioning from student ensembles to professional avant-garde percussion.
Context of the 1960 Season
During the autumn of 1960, Neuhaus was frequently collaborating with other prominent percussionists and ensembles in the New York area:
Collaborators: He often performed alongside fellow percussionist Jan Williams during this period.
Contemporary Engagements: Less than a month after the Bronx Civic Opera date, on December 13–14, 1960, Neuhaus and Jan Williams performed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at Reisinger Auditorium for a New Dance Theatre production staged by Elizabeth Harris.