‎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

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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

Maria Keohane, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:40

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

Pablo FitzGerald

2:26

No. 1, Overture

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:44

No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:31

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

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

3:58

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

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:16

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

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:46

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

0:19

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan

2:15

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

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:54

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

0:36

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

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)

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:28

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:05

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:15

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

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:34

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:36

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

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:22

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

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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