jan 1, 1602 - Cavalieri's Representation of the body and soul Premier

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genre: oratorio
- no drama/acting, no set, just singing
- sacred play - allegory
- features:
- arias
- basso continue (first instance)
- short pieces </li>
- Connected to GD Ferdinand, Florentine academy, and Duke Bardi
- first “opera,” yet not really b/c it wasn’t a drama

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