Here Gavrylyuk tackles Rachmaninov’s notoriously difficult Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. These 24 variations take you on a wild ride, from stormy to mischievous to tender; but in the 18th, Rachmaninov flips the melody upside down to reveal one of classical music’s biggest and best-loved tunes.

Australian conductor Nicholas Carter leads this exquisite program that draws inspiration from the ever-changing moods of the ocean. Recently announced as General Music Director at Stuttgart and fresh off acclaimed productions at The Met in New York, Carter too has a long relationship with the Sydney Symphony and we are excited to welcome him back.