The Persians - Opening

SCENE: In the background the palace of Xerxes at Sousa, in the center
foreground the tomb of Darius

Chorus
Of the Persians gone
To the land of Greece
Here are the trusted:
As protectors of treasure
And of golden thrones
We were chosen by Xerxes--
Emperor and king,
Son of Darius --
In accord with age
Guards of the country.



tr: S. G. Benardete