‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Irish Baroque Orchestra

I. Overture

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

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

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Sestina, Maria Keohane, 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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

1:31

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

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

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)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:55

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:58

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

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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, Sestina, Peter Whelan

1:05

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

Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

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)

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

0:42

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

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

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
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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