Flannau Duo
Flannau Duo (Flens+Hannau) is a dynamic, new music loving, tour-de-force ensemble combining piano, percussion, electronics, improvisation, and absurdism. Based in Chicago Illinois, the duo members are pianist Jonathan Hannau and percussionist Kyle Flens. Jon and Kyle first performed together as part of the 2021 Thirsty Ears Festival. Shortly after they schemed to create an official identity for themselves solely out of silly little puns and hybrid names. They wear flannels to all of their concerts! The duo specializes in eclectic programming, not adhering to any specific musical aesthetic. Flannau Duo performs in the Chicago area and beyond exploring multitudes of sounds, styles, and moods with music by composers and artists from every musical corner. As of 2025 they have premiered over a dozen new compositions written for piano and percussion. The duo is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas and is endorsed by Pearl Drums & Adams Percussion Instruments. Flannau Duo was funded in 2023 by a DCASE Individual Artist Grant. For more information and updates visit www.flannauduo.com.
Flannau Duo in Concert: New Works for Piano and Percussion
Session Description:
Flannau Duo presents an engaging concert of new works for piano and percussion to present at PASIC 2025. Pianist Jonathan Hannau and percussionist Kyle Flens perform these works often in their concerts.
Program for the concert in order: “C” by Han Lash for vibraphone and piano, “Carve” by Igor Santos for multi-percussion and piano, “Sugarhocket” by Alex Temple for two amplified toy pianos, “Teach Yourself to Fly from this Pale Blue Dot” by Evan Williams for vibraphone and piano with electronics, “When they go low we go high” by Carola Bauckholt, for piano four hands, “Geräusche” by Carola Bauckholt for percussion duo, and “2+&” by Ania Vu, for vibraphone and piano with electronics.
The video recordings are from live performances and live studio sessions at Constellation Chicago, Northern Illinois University, and Roosevelt University, recorded by Rob Frye, Kyle Strain, and Aaron Gottl.
Program for the concert in order: “C” by Han Lash for vibraphone and piano, “Carve” by Igor Santos for multi-percussion and piano, “Sugarhocket” by Alex Temple for two amplified toy pianos, “Teach Yourself to Fly from this Pale Blue Dot” by Evan Williams for vibraphone and piano with electronics, “When they go low we go high” by Carola Bauckholt, for piano four hands, “Geräusche” by Carola Bauckholt for percussion duo, and “2+&” by Ania Vu, for vibraphone and piano with electronics.
The video recordings are from live performances and live studio sessions at Constellation Chicago, Northern Illinois University, and Roosevelt University, recorded by Rob Frye, Kyle Strain, and Aaron Gottl.
Session Category:
- Keyboard
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- Virtual
Date:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
Virtual
Session Type:
Daytime Showcase Concert
Session Format:
Virtual
