The Flannau + Quijote Duo
The Flannau Duo ( Flens+Hannau ) is a dynamic, new music loving, tour-de-force ensemble combining piano, percussion, electronics, improvisation, and absurdism. Flannau Duo is: Jonathan Hannau (piano), and Kyle Flens (percussion). 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 puns and hybrid names. The duo takes pride in eclectic programming, not adhering to any specific musical aesthetic. Flannau Duo performs in the Chicago area and beyond exploring a multitude of sounds, styles, and moods from composers and artists from every musical corner. The duo is the recipient of a 2023 Chicago DCASE individual artist grant. New Music specialists and chamber music enthusiasts, Juan Horie (cello) and Sixto Franco (viola) have joined forces to form the Quijote Duo, a formation that strives to create spaces for innovation and experimentation through collaboration. With a combined experience in many fields including theater, education, composition, concert music and arts management, the Quijote Duo has been expanding the limits of the performative arts and the relationship between artist, performance and audience. Based in New Orleans, Quijote duo is committed to supporting emergent composers resulting in numerous premiers in its short existence. They have performed at the Ear Taxi Festival, Thirsty Ears Festival, Project 88 Music Academy, and the Frequency Series at Constellation.
