Midday
The Gramophone Classical Music Awards are fast approaching. Each day we feature a shortlisted recordings.
1pm Jazz legend Jim Pugh
Jim Pugh is a jazz legend. He was lead trombone for both Woody Hermann and Chick Corea, worked with groups as diverse as Steely Dan and the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble, and is Distinguished Professor of Jazz Trombone at the University of Illinois. Jim Pugh was in the country recently, performing and giving master classes.
2pm
We mark St Stephen’s Day, which marks the foundation of the Hungarian State. We celebrate with Dohnanyi’s first symphony, performed by the London Phil. If you love Brahms, you’ll love this.