1962
On February 14, 1960, Max Neuhaus performed with the Pearl Lang Dance Company at the Hunter College Playhouse in New York City.
Performance Details
Ensembles: Neuhaus was a member of the Paul Price Percussion Ensemble, which provided live accompaniment alongside pianist Theodore Saidenberg.
Context: At the time of this performance, Neuhaus was a student at the Manhattan School of Music and a frequent collaborator with his mentor, Paul Price.
Significance: This event was part of a prolific period where Neuhaus bridged the gap between academic percussion and professional avant-garde collaborations. It occurred the same year the company premiered its signature work, Shirah.
Megan Murph, “Max Neuhaus and the Avant-Garde” (Master’s Thesis, Louisiana State University, 2013).