The prelude begins with a treacherous theme, ten suns, which were originally the sons of the emperor of heaven, hanging high in the sky. People are in dire straits, presenting a lifeless scene. Then enters the Allegro, dominated by brass instruments. The ten suns often fight violently, causing severe drought. The fast beat symbolizes the combat between siblings.
The music turns back to the Adagio in section G, entering slow atmosphere, and turning the focus to Hou-yi and Chang-e. The couple is in love, but Chang-e swallowed the elixir privately and ran to the moon, leaving Hou-yi alone, with a bit of sadness in the dreamy melody. Then, following the tone cluster of flute solos, the music led back to the Allegro, symbolizing Hou-yi’s descent. The composer used many percussion instruments to represent Hou-yi to shoot and kill the beasts. The repeated sound group is like Hou-yi shooting down nine suns and leaving the last sun behind, bringing warmth to people, and bringing the earth back to life.
The final paragraph is themed in the style of victory, representing Hou-yi’s success. And the music ends with a glorious momentum. The work is moderately difficult and has a distinctive narrative style, which is very suitable for competitions and concerts.