‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Irish Baroque Orchestra

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Sestina, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:31

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

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

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, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:46

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

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

1:55

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

0:19

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

Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:15

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:54

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

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:36

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly

1:58

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

0:12

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

3:28

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

1:02

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:05

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

0:15

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

2:34

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

0:22

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

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor

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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