‎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!

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:36

IX. Symphony

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, 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)

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

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

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

2:15

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

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)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:28

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

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, 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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal 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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