Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 explores the journey from earthly life to “heavenly” bliss. Join us for a performance of this masterpiece with the incomparable soprano Sara Heaton as soloist.

Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending, Elgar’s Serenade and Introduction and Allegro, Britten’s Simple Symphony, and Finzi’s Prelude and Romance — an afternoon of delightful listening.

Bring the whole family for Prokofiev’s beloved children’s classic, narrated by a surprise celebrity guest. Stravinsky’s Suite from Pulcinella rounds out this entertaining program from two Russian masters.

Violin soloist Keila Wakao returns for her fourth appearance with Symphony by the Sea. Her father, oboist Keisuke Wakao, recently retired from the Boston Symphony, joins for this special celebration. Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 opens the program.