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Artifacts and Theme
Ashley Allen
HUM200
Cultural Artifacts
My first work is a composition called The Adoration of the Earth by Igor Stravinsky. This piece
was groundbreaking that it started a riot when it premiered. The heavy use of dissonance and
syncopation paved the way for future composes to push musical boundaries.
Common Theme
My second work is a composition called Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Mozart. In this dramatic
aria, the Queen of the Night is trying to force her daughter to murder Sarastro, the Queen's rival,
threatening her with disownment if she refuses.
Personal Experience
The theme The Adoration of the Earth connect to both my physical and spiritual life are thrown
for a whirlwind. When my physical health is a priority, my entire being functions the way it was
created to function.
