‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Sestina

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

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Aaron O’Hare, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Sestina

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, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

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)

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

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, 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, Sarah Thursfield, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:19

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

Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:15

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

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)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:58

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

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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)

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

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
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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