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

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

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

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

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

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

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

1:31

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

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

3:58

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

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, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

1:58

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

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

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, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

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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