This piece was originally written for strings and wind band, and was inspired by Pegasus, one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.
He was the son of the Olympian God Poseidon and the Gorgon Medusa, and is depicted as a majestic winged horse.

The Birth of Pegasus - It is said that Pegasus originated from the blood of Medusa's neck as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus. After his creation, Pegasus was captured by Perseus, and he later served under the Olympian God Zeus.

First Flight - This part of the piece describes the experience of Perseus taking Pegasus on their first flight.

Soaring Over the Sea - Pegasus is often associated with water. This is because Pegasus was supposedly born near the springs of the ocean, in addition to being the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Pegasus had inherited the ability of creating water streams wherever he'd struck his hoof.

Song of the Muses - One of the myths concerning Pegasus is that he once was sent by his father Poseidon to stop the mountain Helicon from moving without his permission, due to the sweetness of the Muses' song.

Reaching the Summit - When Pegasus reached the summit of the mountain Helicon, he stamped his hoofs on the ground,
causing springs to turn into flowing fountains of inspiration. When poets drank the water, they were filled with inspiration and creativeness.

The piece is supported by The Norwegian Composer Fund, and commissioned by De unges orkesterforbund UNOF, and Korpsnett Norge.