In this short scene, the audience is introduced to a young black prince and his companion, the black prince's companion, who is the conductor of the Orchestral Society of France. The two men are discussing the music of the other conductor, a Frenchman named Jean Donnithorne, who has just been chosen to conduct the Orchestra. The young prince is impressed by the French conductor's talent, and he is certain that one day he will be the conductor himself. The other man, a Japanese man named Chiki, is also impressed with the young prince, but he is not sure whether he will win or lose the competition.