This piece of music depicts a miraculous story. The composer was in meditation, and a series of pictures appeared in front of his eyes. It was a powerful ancient empire that was almost forgotten by the world—Persia. Immediately, the composer felt that he was in the one of the pictures. The composer roams the bustling streets, enjoys the magnificent buildings and scenic spots, appreciates the gorgeous costumes of men and women, and the dancing postures of boys and girls—immersing himself totally in the scenery and folk customs of the empire. He turned and entered into another picture, where a beautiful goddess was lying on her side by a sapphire lake. The goddess’s eyes as clear as sapphire were quietly watching the blue lake. Suddenly, the composer entered another scene: a majestic military parade with mighty warriors, strong horses, and giant elephants, all dressed in golden armor. When the composer returns …