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

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Aaron O’Hare, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

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

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)

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

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

3:58

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

1:16

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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

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)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

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)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, 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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, 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

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:05

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

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, 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)

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

0:42

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

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

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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