‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Irish Baroque Orchestra

I. Overture

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Aaron O’Hare, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

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

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)

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:31

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

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

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:46

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

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

1:55

No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan

0:19

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

Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:36

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly

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, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

3:28

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

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

Sestina, Peter Whelan, 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, 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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, 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)

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

0:42

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

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Anthony Gregory, 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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