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

I. Overture

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

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

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

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

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

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, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:31

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

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

3:58

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

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:16

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

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:46

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

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:58

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:02

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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)

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:34

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

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:36

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, 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)

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

0:42

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

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

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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