‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Peter Whelan

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Christopher Bowen, Anthony Gregory

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

Christopher Bowen, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Aaron O’Hare

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:36

IX. Symphony

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina, Maria Keohane

2:40

A New Irish Tune, Z. 646 "Lilliburlero" (Arr. for Lute by Pablo FitzGerald)

Pablo FitzGerald

2:26

No. 1, Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:44

No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

1:31

No. 4, A Ground. No Other, Than Immortal Lays (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Sestina, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

3:58

No. 5, Menuet & Recitativo. She Climbs the Highest Pyramids of Glory (Calliope)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

1:16

No. 6, Aria. Anna’s Deathless Acts Rehearsing (Calliope)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

3:46

No. 7, Recitativo. Whilst Providence Supports Her (Clio)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

1:55

No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

0:19

No. 10, Aria. British Ladies’ Matchless Charms (Erato)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

2:15

No. 11, Chorus. The Bold Britons from Field When Returned

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:54

No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:36

No. 13, Aria. In Fortune’s Chariot Riding (Thalia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

1:58

No. 14, Recitativo. Her Conquering Arms Implored (Melpomene)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:12

No. 15, Aria. Our Britain Never Gained (Melpomene)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:28

No. 16, Recitativo. Let Her but Wish (Terpsichore)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

1:02

No. 18, Chorus. True Loyalty’s All Shining

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:05

No. 19, Recitativo. These Tides of Joy O’erflowing (Euterpe)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:15

No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

2:34

No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

3:36

No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:22

No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

1:44

No. 25, Recitativo. By Reason Anna Steereth (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Maria Keohane

0:42

No. 26, Aria à 2 & Chorus. While the Wheels of Time Are Moving (Calliope & Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble

Mark Chambers

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Engineer
Julia Thomas

Mastering Engineer, Post Production Engineer, Editing Engineer
Samantha Owens

Liner Notes
James Malton

Cover Art
Marc Veinturier

Keyboard Technician
Ciara Cavanagh

Orchestra Manager
Marco Borggreve

Photography
Timothée Van Der Stegen

Label Manager
Sarah Doyle

Photography
Doireann Kelly

Orchestra Manager

The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser

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