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Competition: Five deluxe pressings of Silfra to be won
We are giving away five deluxe heavyweight vinyl LPs of Silfra, the delicious new album by experimental pianist-composer Hauschka and internationally renowned concert violinist Hilary Hahn. Each comes with a beautiful poster, plus a free download of the album (in case you don't carry a record player around with you!). For a chance to win, just answer two simple questions about theartsdesk's coverage of Hauschka and Hahn.
new music

Trance and tradition meet Afrofuturism in Manhattan

Belgian dancefloor veterans return to the fray with a dark, pop-orientated sound

When Marc Almond took time out from Soft Cell
classical

Bouncing Czechs enjoy their Gershwin and Brubeck alongside Janáček and Dvořák

Even a top soprano and mezzo can’t make this Handel paean wholly convincing

London Piano Festival curators and illustrious friends entertain and enlighten
opera

Britten’s delight was never made for the Coliseum, but it works on its first outing there

Hopes for Niamh O’Sullivan only partly fulfilled, though much good singing throughout

Gods, mortals and monsters do battle in Handel's charming drama
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