‎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

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Christopher Bowen, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:36

IX. Symphony

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

1:31

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

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

3:58

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, 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, Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

0:36

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

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:58

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

1:02

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

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:05

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

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

0:22

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

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

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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