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Poland's Izabela Matuła performs Bel raggio lusinghier from Rossini's Semiramide, in concert three of the 2009 competition.
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.
