‎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!

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

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, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:36

IX. Symphony

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Maria Keohane, Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

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

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)

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:46

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

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)

Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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, Peter Whelan, Sestina

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, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

0:12

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:28

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

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:05

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

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:36

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:22

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
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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