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Though it had limited initial success, it was revived in the 20th century and is now considered a masterpiece of early Baroque opera. Scores and recordings are available through retailers like Ficks Music and Sheet Music Plus . Literature and Drama

The most prominent musical piece is , a 17th-century Italian opera. Composer: Francesco Cavalli. Premiere: It first debuted in Venice in 1651. calisto

Based on Ovid's Metamorphoses , it follows the nymph Calisto as she is seduced by Jupiter (disguised as the goddess Diana) and eventually transformed into a bear. Though it had limited initial success, it was