Her [Banti’s] first appearance in this country was in the opera of Semiramide, or La Vendetta di Nino, by Bianchi, and all her part in it was of the most beautiful description. In addition to the songs belonging to the opera, she introduced a remarkably fine air by Guglielmi, from the oratorio of Debora […]This song, though long and one of great exertion, was so great a favourite that it never failed of being encored, not only in its novelty, but in every subsequent revival. Her acting and recitative were excellent, and in the last scene, where Semiramide dies, was incomparably fine.