Instrumentation: snare drum solo, vibraphone, marimba and timpani

Inachus, the river god of Argos, had a beautiful daughter named Io. She served Hera, wife of Zeus, as a priestess. Zeus fell in love with her, making Hera jealous. She turned Io into a white heifer. However, with Zeus’ help, Io was able to return to her natural appearance. In Egypt, they had one son, who would become king, named Epaphus.

Apart from the Greek Mythology, we also learn that Io is a moon. With over 400 active vo...