‎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, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare, Peter Whelan

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

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

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)

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

3:58

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

1:16

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

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)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

1:58

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

0:12

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:34

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, 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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Sestina, 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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