Upcoming Events (CST)

March 2026

2/14/26 – 3/15/26 The Edge Off Broadway, Chicago, IL
Red Theater presents “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov directed by Ian Maryfield
I wrote all original music for the production of this play!
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-3/3/26 6:30 pm at Urban Artifact, hosted by Flight 88, Cincinnati, OH
Flannau Duo heads back to Cincy for a fun night of music!
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3/15/26 4 pm First Congregational Church of Elgin, Elgin, IL
Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo in concert
We will be reprising our set from Ear Taxi!
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3/20/26 7:30 pm The Checkout, Chicago, IL
Mycelium New Music presents: s.p.o.r.e. series no. 1
Mycelium new music presents the inaugural performance of its s.p.o.r.e. (satellite performance of reduced ensemble) chamber music series. Violinist Dylan Feldpausch, cellist Isidora Nojkovic, and pianist Jonathan Hannau perform an immersive and multimedia-driven program of music for piano trio.
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April 2026

4/18/26 7:30 pm – 6:45 pm Pre-Concert Talk at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra presents: An Evening of World Premieres
CCO closes its season with new works by Angel Bat Dawid, Ahmed Al Abaca, and Igor Santos
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May 2026

5/5/26 7:30 pm Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Chicago Soundings (Curated by George Flynn)
Flannau Duo performs: “Chicago Duo” by George Flynn and “Deborah” by Regina Harris Baiocchi

5/26/26 7:30 pm Fulton Street Collective, Chicago, IL
Mycelium New Music presents: Folk Songs
Mycelium new music presents folk songs, a program exploring connections between contemporary classical music and musical traditions from around the world.
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Past Events (CST)

February 2026

2/15/26 2 pm May Chapel, Chicago, IL – CANCELLED NEW DATE TBA
Flannau Duo in concert
Premiere of a new work by Noah Jenkins, along with a performance of “Why Patterns?” by Morton Feldman and another work by Sarah Hennies

2/17/26 7:30 pm Experimental Sound Studio, Chicago, IL
New Music Chicago presents: Flannau Duo
We’ll be performing an intimate set that is also live streamed over at ESS with works by Noah Jenkins, Marc Mellits, and Alexis Lamb.
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2/21/26 6 pm Clara Bar, Chicago, IL
Cocktails with CCO
We’re running a fundraising event for CCO along with tasty drinks and some live music!
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January 2026

-1/11/26 4 pm Green Mill, Chicago, IL
New Music at the Green Mill, George Flynn Birthday Concert
I’ll be performing “Chicago Meditation” by George Flynn with Richard Brasseale on Saxophone, as well as performing one of my original piano pieces!
$10 cover Click here for info

-1/18/26 8:30 pm Constellation, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo | Terns Duo
Flannau Duo plays a double bill with the newly minted Terns Duo (Sasha Ishov, Will Yager)
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-1/27/26 7:30 pm Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Chicago Soundings (Curated by George Flynn)
I’ll be performing “Chicago Meditation” by George Flynn with Richard Brasseale on Saxophone.

November 2025

11/9/25 8:30 pm, Constellation, Chicago, IL
Missing Piece ft. Liza Sobel + Jonathan Hannau
Performing a collection of new works for Piano Trio and Voice
Works by: myself, Liza Sobel, and Alex Taylor
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11/18/25-11/19/25, University of Wisconsin (Whitewater campus), Whitewater, WI
Flannau Duo will be in residence performing a concert of student works and another concert of their standard repertoire.
More info coming soon

11/23/25 8:30 pm, Constellation, Chicago, IL
Frequency Series presents: Mycelium New Music with Pamela Z
Frequency Series presents: Mycelium New Music with Pamela Z
Mycelium new music joins forces with pioneering composer-performer Pamela Z to present ways of looking. In her first Chicago show since the pandemic, Z will perform a solo set which blends voice, live electronic processing, sampled sound, and video, before joining mycelium in a performance of her piece with sextet Ways of Looking. The performance also features three composers – Sofia Jen Ouyang, Arjan Singh Dogra, and Carlos Bandera from the Rhizome Project.
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October 2025

10/12/25 3 pm, Palm Court at Loyola University, Chicago, IL
EcoVoice Project presents: Cry of the Earth
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato si’ encyclical, The EcoVoice Project is excited to premiere ten new works that address the Pope’s important statement on climate justice.
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10/15/25 7:30 pm, The Checkout, Chicago, IL
Ear Taxi Festival presents: Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo // Picosa
Flannau Duo teams up with Quijote to bring some wild music to this Chicago based new music festival!
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10/20/25 6 pm, Blackstone Memorial Library, Chicago, IL
Ear Taxi Accent Concert: Stories at the Blackstone
Michael Hall (Viola) plays a concert of solo music including my piece Leaflet.
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10/25/25 7:30 pm – 6:45 pm Pre-Concert Talk at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra presents: Refracted | Mythos
CCO’s season opener concert featuring composers Soomin Kim, Paul Novak, Alexa Rinn, and Evan Williams.
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10/25/25 7:30 pm Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
CCPA Contemporary Ensemble
The Ensemble will be performing At the Edge of the Forest from my 3 Pieces for Orchestra.
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10/27/25 9 pm, The Annoyance Theater, Chicago, IL
Comedian Cabaret 15 – Halloween Edition
Coming back to play a cabaret set with some hilarious comedians!
Info TBA

10/28/25 7 pm, International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago, IL
Ear Taxi Festival Accent Concert: Chicago Bagatelles Project
Phil Pierick (sax) w/ Kyle Flens (perc) + Kristina Bachrach (voc) + Sasha Ishov (bass fl)
Premiere of my short work for saxophone: The Vinyl Scratched Indefinitely along with 11 other wonderful composers!
Tickets and info here

10/30/25: Release of new Single: Chiaroscuro in collaboration with Jeff Roy and Sleeping Streets. Released through Twigo & Bigetti on all streaming platforms.

September 2025

9/7/25 8:30 pm, Constellation, Chicago, IL
Frequency Series presents: Flannau Duo
We return to one of our favorite venues to present some new music and Flannau arrangements!
Music by: Austin Williams, Alexis C. Lamb, Anthony R. Green, Nick Bentz, Marc Mellits, Julee Cruise, and Flying Lotus.
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9/29/25: Release of new Single: Saturn in collaboration with Jeff Roy and Sleeping Streets. Released through Enjou on all streaming platforms.

9/30/25 8 pm, The Burlington, Chicago, IL
The Watch // Jonathan Hannau // Tim Hort // Superfrye & the Valiant 72’s (Album Release Party)
I’ll be performing a solo set of original electronic music as part of the evening!
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July 2025

7/5/25 7:30 pm, Uncommon Ground, Chicago, IL
I’ll be performing a 20 minute solo electronic set alongside some other lovely artists ft: Tim Hort and the Radio Hour, Rebecca Jasso, and Superfrye.
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7/13/25 4 pm, Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, Chicago, IL
I’m returning to RFUMC to perform original music for their community concert fundraising event. All money earned will go towards the church and the Night Ministry program. This community is very near and dear to me as I held the music director position for over a decade there. Looking forward to helping out!
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7/25/25 12:10 pm, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago IL
Outdoor summer concert series: Jonathan Zeng + Jonathan Hannau
Performing a selection of jazz and musical theatre songs!
More information here

June 2025

6/20/25 8 pm, Bridgeport Music Collective, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo in concert
Works by Austin Williams, Carola Bauckholt, Anthony Green, and Jack Langdon

May 2025

5/3/25 7 pm, University of Illinois Chicago, School of Theatre and Music, Chicago, IL
Chicago Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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5/4/25 4 pm, The Green Mill, Chicago, IL
New Music at the Green Mill
Flannau Duo will perform a work by John Cage, and I will perform Chicago Soundings by George Flynn.
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5/6/25 7:30 pm, Queen of Angels Church, Chicago, IL
Chicago Soundings (Curated by George Flynn)
I will be performing Chicago Soundings for solo piano by George Flynn + one of my own works!

5/8/25 7:30 pm, Fulton Street Collective, Chicago, IL
Mycelium New Music presents: Picture Whimsies
Mycelium new music presents a performance which explores connections between music and poetry. The program centers the premiere of a new version of Bobby Ge‘s Picture Whimsies, which celebrates the intersection of visual art and music, paired with readings by Chicago-based poets. The performance will also feature works by Chicago-based composer Ania Vu and ensemble members Paul Novak and Jonathan Hannau.
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5/18/25 2 pm, Irving Park Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL
Irving Park Fine Arts Committee Presents The Flannau Duo
Flannau Duo closes its season performing works by: Evan Williams, John Luther Adams, Brian Penkrot, Ania Vu, and Andrew McManus.
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April 2025

4/11/25 – Release Day of “Sundial”
EP done in collaboration with Sleeping Streets and Jeff Roy. Thanks to Bigo and Twigetti for mastering and release!
Listen here

4/26/25 7:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra presents: An Evening of World Premieres
I will be leading the pre-concert talk for this concert, followed by a trio of premieres by: Carlos Bandera, Ephraim Champion & Ania Vu.
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March 2025

3/14/25 7 pm, First Unitarian Church of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo in concert
We’ll be premiering performing works by Igor Santos, Ben Zucker, Han Lash, Marc Mellits, Kyong Mee Choi, and John Cage!
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3/15/25 6:30 pm, The Annoyance Theatre, Chicago, IL
Comedian Cabaret 14 – Movie Musicals
I’ll be performing with some amazing comedians over at the Annoyance!
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3/26/25 7 pm, Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
CCPA Faculty and Alumni Composition Recital
I’ll be performing my piece “Mountain” for solo piano
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February 2025

2/5/25 7 pm, Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo in concert
We’ll be premiering 3 new works by Roosevelt Faculty and alumni: Kyong Mee Choi, Matt Mason, and Ephraim Champion along w/ some new finds for piano and percussion.
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2/22/25 6pm-9pm, Clara Bar, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra Fundraiser at Clara
CCO will be raising funds at Clara Chicago! We’ll have music, amazing drinks, and prizes to help raise money for our projects!
Info Coming Soon

January 2025

1/4/25 7 pm, University of Illinois Chicago, School of Theatre and Music, Chicago, IL
Chicago Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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1/12/25 4 pm, The Green Mill, Chicago, IL
New Music at the Green Mill
I will be performing Mountain from “Piece I Wrote on a Cold Winter Night”
More info coming soon

1/12/25 8:30 pm, Constellation, Chicago, IL
Frequency Series presents: Flannau Duo + LIGAMENT ft. Jean-François Charles
Flannau Duo opens for LIGAMENT, w/ our newest idea “Oops all toy pianos”
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November 2024

11/6/24-11/8/24 Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
NIU New Music Festival
Flannau Duo is excited to be a part of this festival and the visiting Ensemble in Residence!
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11/9/24 2 pm Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Lecture Series: Holy Minimalism
I will be giving a lecture on the history of Holy Minimalism and its influence as part of James Keene’s lecture series at the church.
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11/13/24 7 pm Triton College Performing Arts Center, River Grove, IL
Flannau Duo Faculty Spotlight
We’ll be playing some of our favorite repertoire for the folks over at Triton College.
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11/19/24 7:30 p.m. Experimental Sound Studio (+livestream), Chicago, IL
New Music Chicago presents: Water Music w/ Richard Brasseale and Jonathan Hannau
A reflective program of piano and saxophone music w/ world premieres by both Richard and Jonathan
Tune in here or come in person!

11/24/24 8:30 p.m. Constellation, Chicago, IL
Frequency Series presents: Mycelium New Music
Mycelium’s premiere show! Come see some great new music.
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October 2024

10/5/24 7:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra presents: Wandering | Reminiscence
I will be leading the pre-concert talk for this concert, as well as premiering my new work for orchestra “3 Pieces for Orchestra” with me at the piano!
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10/13/24, 4 pm, The Green Mill, Chicago, IL
New Music at the Green Mill
I will be performing (what I call “unhinged”) Sciarrino’s Second Piano Sonata
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10/30/24, 7 pm, Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL
Varo String Quartet in concert
Premiere of my new piece 5 Miniatures for String Quartet
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September 2024

9/6/24 8:30 pm, Constellation, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo Season Opener
We’re back! Premiering works by Jack Langdon, Hannah Barnes, and Andrew McManus, along with works by Carola Bauckholt, Evan Williams, and Koji Kondo.
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9/8/24 1 pm, Thirsty Ears Festival 2024, Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Jonathan Hannau- Solo Set
I will be performing my second LP “The Cottage at the End of the Forest”
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9/26/24, 7:30 p.m. at Comfort Station Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Double Bill: Pinson / Hannau Duo & Mai Sugimoto
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August 2024

8/24/24 7 pm, University of Illinois Chicago, School of Theatre and Music, Chicago, IL
Chicago Wind Symphony Summer Concert
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July 2024

7/10/24, 8 pm, Clara, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo presents: Flanostalgia (Video game and other covers of our childhood)
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June 2024

6/23/24, 2 pm, Sulzer Public Library, Chicago, IL
Old Town Teachers Organization presents: Celebrate Our Stars
I’ll be performing original music alongside my other colleagues at Old Town School of Folk Music!

May 2024

FLANNAU DUO ON TOUR Dates below:
-5/7/24 7:30 p.m. at Urban Artifact, hosted by Flight 88, Cincinnati, OH
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-5/8/24 7:30 p.m. at Chatham University Laughin Music Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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-5/9/24 7:30 p.m. at 2640 Space, Baltimore, MD
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We will be double billing with Matchstick Percussion for our last show

5/19/24 at Epiphany Center for the Arts, Epiphany Hall, Chicago, IL
Ensemble in Process
Brian Mark will perform my piece for solo piano Mountain w/ a video installation
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April 2024

4/19/24, 6 p.m. at Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, Chicago, IL
Jonathan Hannau and Christopher Narloch present: Feldman Late Piano Works
I will be performing Triadic Memories and Christopher will be performing for Bunita Marcus followed by a short 4 hands piano duet by Feldman.
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4/27/24 7:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Chicago Composers Orchestra presents: gathering/ streams
I will be leading the pre-concert talk for this concert, come experience some great music!
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March 2024

3/14/24, 7:30 p.m. at Comfort Station Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Double Bill: Austin Williams + Flannau Duo
More info coming soon!

3/20/24, 7:30 p.m. at Roosevelt University, Ganz Hall, Chicago, IL
Faculty Composition Recital + Friends
Flannau Duo performing “C” by Han Lash
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February 2024

2/4/24, 1:30 p.m. at May Chapel, Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL
Beeps, Boops, and Plunks- A Collaborative Installation with Austin Williams
Tickets here!

2/8/24, 8:30 pm at the Beat Kitchen (Top floor), Chicago, IL
Splice Series: Improvised music
W/ Peter Maunu, Erica Miller, and Austin Williams
More information here!

2/21/24, 12:15 p.m. at Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist, Chicago, IL
Dame Myra Hess Memorial concert series: Hannah Christiansen and Jonathan Hannau
We will perform the Janacek Violin and Piano Sonata and the Bacewicz Violin and Piano Sonata no. 4
More information here!

January 2024

1/6/24, 7 p.m. at Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Chicago Wind Symphony in concert
A free concert: More information here

1/21/24 7:30 p.m. at the Epiphany Center for the Arts, Sanctuary, Chicago, IL
Flannau Duo presents: Michael Pisaro’s A mist is a collection of points
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