Music runs through the story of Arion, which begins with a singing competition in Sicily. Arion wins the prize, and this puts his life in danger: his newfound wealth excites the greed of the sailors who are supposed to bebringing him back to Corinth, and they threaten to kill him. They allow Arion to sing one last song, and the power of his singing attracts dolphins to the ship. At the end of his song, he jumps overboard, and one of thedolphins carries him to safety. So Arion’s musical gift ge...