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

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

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina

1:36

IX. Symphony

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Sestina, 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)

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)

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

3:58

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:16

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, 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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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)

Sarah Thursfield, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:15

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:54

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly

0:36

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

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, 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)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:28

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

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:02

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

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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, 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)

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music 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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