from Act II, Scene 1 of the Italian opera
Semiramide by Gioacchino Rossini
Libretto: Gaetano Rossi
Role: Idreno, a prince of India
Voice Part: tenor Fach: lyric tenor
Setting: the royal palace in ancient Babylon
Synopsis: Although they are already engaged to be married, Princess Azema has just told Idreno that she wants to marry him. He rejoices at his good fortune, although he still admits to a little jealousy because other men are also in love with her.