Act 1 of Mozart's opera, performed in Edward J. Dent 's translation by the Sadler's Wells Opera Company, with the Sadler's Wells Orchestra, members of the City of Birmingham Orchestra, and an augmented chorus. Conducted by Lawrence Collingwood. Produced by Kurt Jooss. From the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. (Act 2 will be given tomorrow afternoon at
3.30 p.m. in the Home Service)
Slaves, priests, people, etc.
The scene is laid in Egypt, in the neighbourhood of a temple of Osiris and Isis.