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In 1600, the year of the stylistic transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque in the history of music, Emilio de Cavalieri's religious musical drama "Drama of the Soul and Body" was performed in Rome, Italy. This work is known as one of the earliest musical dramas that ushered in "opera," a comprehensive art form consisting of solo singing, chorus, and instrumental music (such as sinfonia and dances with dance) in the monody style, which blossomed in various parts of Italy over time. In this performance, Annette Fritsch, Cyril Oviti, Georg Nigl, and other notable singers, the Arnold Schoenberg Choir, which has raised its voice through numerous collaborations with Nikolaus Arnoncourt, the heroes of the ancient music ensemble led by Giovanni Antonini, the The production, which makes full use of the contemporary dance team of the genius Robert Carsen, brings a new style to this "Theatre of the Soul and the Body" that strongly appeals to contemporary audiences. (C)RS