On April 30, 2014, I attended a symphony orchestra at CSU. This is the first time I have attended a symphony concert; going to the concert I didn't think I would like the concert and the environment and I didn't think many people would come. At the beginning of the concert the conductor introduced himself and the symphony, told its history, played a little of each of the four movements and explained everything about it. Symphony No. 5 in B flat major by Anton Bruckner lasted approximately 2 hours and consisted of four movements. The setup of the hall was very professional, the orchestra was on stage divided into groups according to their burials and the conductor was in front of everyone and behind the conductor was the audience sitting behind him. There was a wide variety of instruments used such as first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano and percussion. The first piece was the Adagio - Allegro was written in a fast tempo, but has a slow introduction. It first begins with a rise and fall of the pizzicato line of the cello and bass section, in which they pluck rather than bend the strings. The introduction offers great contrast in structure and tonal centers, moving from B-flat major to G-flat major and back to the same thing. The power chords heard from the woodwinds provide a structure not possible on the Bruckner organ due to the articulation marked with a very specific weight. These include Marcato, Martele, and Stactatism. The dynamics of the first movement varied between fortissimo and pianissimo, it was difficult to tell when it would go from piano to very forte. B...... middle of paper...... the difference between adagio and allegro, not only in terms of absolute speed, but also in terms of rhythm and phrasing. Overall I thought the symphony made me feel different emotions. With the first song I felt very excited and eager to hear what would happen next; the surprise of the dynamics and tempo gave it a great edge to keep the audience interested. Even with the second movement I felt very relaxed and like I was taking a break from a long bumpy ride because it was very slow compared to the first movement. But then the third movement introduced with a strong, fast note that made me feel electrified and awake and I think the aim is to keep the audience engaged and interested in what they are hearing. And I think Bruckner did a great job, with the extensive use of tempo and dynamics because he achieved the goal he needed to achieve.