Duet Behavior 2025: Meredith Monk & John Hollenbeck

The visionary John Hollenbeck, one of the most inventive drummers and composers in modern music, joins forces with the Koehne Quartett, one of Austria's leading interpreters of contemporary music, for a one-of-a-kind performance that pushes the boundaries of sound.

Hollenbeck, a Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist renowned for his groundbreaking work with GEORGE, the Claudia Quintet, the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, and collaborations with icons such as Meredith Monk and Bob Brookmeyer, brings his signature playful virtuosity and boundless creativity to this collaboration. Known for blending jazz, new music, and beyond, Hollenbeck’s compositions are ever-evolving, defying categorization and constantly surprising both him and his audiences. His fearless exploration of sound and structure has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected and exciting figures in contemporary music.