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Chile's Marcela González performs Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide) by Rossini, in concert two of the 2011 competition.
Last updated: 15 June 2011
Queen Semiramide is in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, waiting for the arrival of one of her generals, Arsace. She is in love with him and hopes they will marry, following many years of widowhood. She sings of her happiness as she anticipates their marriage.