Table 3 CFA factor loadings for dimensions of concert experience.

Musical immersion

I was able to immerse myself in the music with all my senses.^a

1.000

I was able to establish a deep connection to music.^a

1.008

0.047

21.344

<0.001

I was able to concentrate entirely on the music.^a

0.924

0.050

18.494

<0.001

Intellectual stimulation

I was able to expand my understanding of music through the concert.^a

1.000

I was surprised by new impressions.^a

0.938

0.072

13.069

<0.001

I was able to get to know new works.^a

0.691

0.057

12.026

<0.001

Evaluation of the performance

I found the musicians…^b

1.000

I found the interpretation of the pieces…^b

1.202

0.066

18.086

<0.001

I found experiencing the musicians live…^b

0.910

0.050

18.243

<0.001

Venue experience

I found the ambience of the concert venue…^b

1.000

I was disturbed by background noises or something else.^a

-0.886

0.118

−7.528

<0.001

The seating comfort during the concert was…^b

1.260

0.127

9.915

<0.001

Evaluation of the concert design

I could recognize the theme.^a

1.000

I found the staging of the performance…^b

0.771

0.092

8.413

<0.001