Thamos, King of Egypt

The play's première took place at the Kärntnertortheater in Vienna, probably on 4 April 1774, by which time two choruses had been written.

The music was re-used in 1783 in a different play (set in India, not Egypt), Lanassa, by Karl Martin Plümicke.

There are parts for four other soloists (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and for a chorus of priests and priestesses.

When Menes reveals his true identity, Pheron is struck by lightning and Mirza kills herself.

The following list shows the discography of the work either in its entirety, with soloists, choir and orchestra, or shortened/cut versions:

Statue of Sethos , the only role Mozart named for the play