‎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!

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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

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

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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)

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:31

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

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

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)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

1:55

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:54

No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

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)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:02

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina

1:05

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

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:15

No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Maria Keohane, Anthony Gregory, 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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