The Legend of Hermes

In Greek mythology, Hermes plays many roles. Marc Jeanbourquin set the various tasks of this legendary _x001F_gure to music in a compelling concert work. In the _x001F_first movement we see Hermes as the son of Zeus and messenger of the gods. In the mysterious sounding second movement Hermes is depicted accompanying people’s souls into the afterlife, and in the third movement we see him in yet another guise: as the god of thieves.