‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Peter Whelan

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, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:36

IX. Symphony

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, 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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

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

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

3:46

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

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, 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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, 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, 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, Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music 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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