‎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

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

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

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare, Peter Whelan

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

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

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

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

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:36

IX. Symphony

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

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)

Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:31

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

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

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)

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)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

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)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

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)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

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, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:02

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

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

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, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

2:34

No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia)

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:36

No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:22

No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:44

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

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

0:42

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

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

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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