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The document discusses the evolution of acting in Italian Baroque opera, highlighting the challenges singers faced in balancing vocal performance with dramatic interpretation. It emphasizes the importance of diction and gesture, noting that while early opera focused on dramatic expression, later periods saw a decline in acting quality due to an increased emphasis on vocal technique. Critics from both Italy and abroad expressed concerns about the lack of acting skills, particularly in the context of the cast

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