Comparing and Contrasting Two Pieces of Music

In the essay I will compare and contrast "Gavotte" from the Classical Symphony by Prokofiev and the "Fantasy on Japanese Woodblocks" by Alan Hovhannes. I felt different about both pieces, but I did see a couple similarities. And that's what I'm going to explain about in this essay: both the differences and the similarities of the two pieces.
I'll start by explaining how I felt about both pieces. The "Gavotte" had a very calming affect on me. For a minute I felt as if I was in the wonderful jungle sitting and listening to a peaceful waterfall and finding peace to my soul. …