The orchestra began with the first piece entitled Prelude to the Mastersingers of Nuremberg, composed by Richard Wagner and presented in 1868. The piece begins with a crescendo of piano and strings. The opening measures represent the motif of the Meistersinger (Mastersinger) themselves from 16th century Nuremberg. The piece begins with the blackmailers themselves, who can be heard throughout the piece. The beginning creates an atmosphere of peace and a feeling of happiness. The piece was composed for the following instruments: a piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, cymbals and strings including 1st and 2nd violins, violas , cellos. and double basses. After the powerful introduction, the oboe, flute and clarinet offer a musical theme representing the character of Walter, a foreigner who appeared in Nuremberg. This piece is quickly joined by the strings and soon by the whole orchestra to create grandiose and spectacular marching music. It ends to reveal soft, fast-paced music that creates an atmosphere of calm and serenity. The second part of the Prelude begins with a fugal distortion of the Meistersinger theme. This part is made up of wind instruments and the strings add a humorous tinge and other similar effects. The third part begins with the brass which soon combines with the orchestra to again create a grandiose marching effect. Wagner's sense of humor is apparent in his use of instruments to portray parts which help create a comedic atmosphere adding lots of laughter to the piece without ever hearing or seeing the play. The music stands on its own as a piece in its own right and does not require playing middle of paper......which created a sense of excitement and grandeur leading into the third movement. The third movement, Waltz, begins with strings creating a very difficult melody, foreshadowing something ahead in the melody. The motto theme is repeated again in this movement which creates a feeling of nostalgia for the tragic opening of the symphony. The fourth and final movement begins with a fully synchronized mode and a major mode. The last movement contains many repetitive structures but also has delicate structures like the part including the woodwinds. The tempo of the last movement is constant and keeps the same rhythm giving the audience a feeling of stability, this piece is also marked by the pianissimo, which contributes to the effect. Overall, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 created a perfect atmosphere to end the day with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra..