The only known collection of arias by the 18th century opera composer Baldassarre Galuppi.

Originally released on Avie in 2006, Forgotten Arias Of A Venetian Master has been re-issued as part of Linn's ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best recordings from Linn artists.

Catherine King, together with the Italian musicians of Il Canto di Orfeo, perform Forgotten Arias of a Venetian Master, an absorbing traversal of arias from Galuppi's little-known opere serie and oratorios alongside two string Concerti a Quattro.

The operas chosen were written mainly in the first half of Galuppi's career in the golden age of the Italian dramma per musica; his virtuoso arias of powerfully moving melodies require vocal fireworks. In order to bring this forgotten music to a modern audience for the very first time Catherine King sought out original and long overlooked manuscript sources.

This fitting tribute was named a 'Choice' recording by Gramophone upon its release in Galuppi's 300th anniversary year.