You either love him or hate him, and before we go further, I will admit to adoring Gershwin’s music. With the new recording from Decca, it will give those who dislike his music even more to talk about. Stefano Bollani has been called a ‘jazz star’, while Riccardo Chailly is considered one of the premier conductors still alive. What do you get when you mix them? Why, just about perfect Gershwin of course! Full of joy, and the cheekiness inherent in Gershwin’s music, this blend of jazz and classical has never been so beautiful. We often forget that Gershwin was a groundbreaker in his time, and this recording makes it sound fresh and new all over again.

Kate Rockstrom is from Readings Carlton.