An Egyptian Opera in Two Acts written by FREDERICK FENN
Composed by PHILIP MICHAEL FARADAY
Characters :
Pharaoh, King of Egypt
Prince Anhotep, Ruler of Philae
Cheiro, A Scribe
Nebenchari,the High Priest
Sebak, Keeper of the Crocodiles
Ptolemy Theopompus
Allakama, Court Embalmer and Private Secretary to Pharaoh
Princess Amasis, Daughter of Pharaoh and betrothed to Prince Anhotep
Natis, her Maid
Chorus of Guards, Priests, Townspeople, etc.
ACT 1., SCENE: Courtyard of King Pharaoh's Palace at Memphis.
ACT II., SCENE: Another view of the Courtyard of King Pharaoh's Palace at Memphis, showing a Temple, the great front entrance of which is open. Priests in the Temple are intoning a dirge to the dead Cat. The Nile is seen beyond. It is early dawn, and a few stars shine in the cold blue sky.