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Monterey Symphony wraps up its 2023-24 season Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Sunset Center with performances of composer Gustav Mahler's breathtaking Symphony No. 5.

"Sometimes a one-course meal is the most satisfying," music director Jayce Ogren said. "To close our season, we celebrate by performing Mahler's massive and overwhelming Symphony No. 5. Its famous fourth movement, the Adagietto, is the heart and soul of a piece in which Mahler overcomes all obstacles to communicate its message that life is about love, and love conquers all."

A Q&A and reception with Ogren and symphony CEO Nicola Reilly will follow in the lobby.

Tickets start at $44, with discounts for students, teachers and active-duty military. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. Call (831) 646-8511 or visit montereysymphony.org.