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The Hibernian Muse - Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser
Linn Records

The Hibernian Muse - Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser

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Composer
Johann Sigismund Kusser, Henry Purcell, Pablo Fitzgerald
Artist
Peter Whelan, Sestina
Format
CD
Label
Linn Records
Released
Jun 24, 2022
Catalog #
CKD685
UPC
691062068529

About

Continuing their investigation into the wealth of forgotten Baroque music from Ireland, the Irish Baroque Orchestra and its Music Director Peter Whelan now explore music by Cousser and Purcell. Johann Sigismund Kusser or Cousser was a Hungarian composer who travelled to Dublin, via Germany, France and London. One of the most knowledgeable and respected operatic directors in Europe, he spent the last twenty years of his life in Dublin where he was ‘Chappel-Master of Trinity-Colledge’ and ‘Master of the Irish State Musick’ at Dublin Castle. His Serenata ‘The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus’, given its premiere recording here, is an enormously colourful work composed for the birthday celebrations for Queen Anne in 1711. It is also the earliest extant example of operatic music composed in Dublin for Irish audiences. Purcell wrote his Ode ‘Great parent, hail!’ for the centenary of Trinity College Dublin in 1694 with a libretto by his collaborator and Trinity alum, Nahum Tate. This fascinating, little-known work contains some stunning music by Purcell. Its cautious tone delicately navigates the brittle political atmosphere in Dublin following the Glorious Revolution – the College having recently fallen for a time to the Jacobites. This recording will offer another huge surprise for those who know little of Ireland’s forgotten heritage in the art music.

Tracklist 39 tracks

  1. 1 Overture 01:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    Overture
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  2. 2 Great parent, hail! All hail to thee (Chorus) 02:13
    Track
    2
    Title
    Great parent, hail! All hail to thee (Chorus)
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Ensemble
    Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  3. 3 Another century commencing (Alto) 02:24
    Track
    3
    Title
    Another century commencing (Alto)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  4. 4 Duet: After war's, alarms repeated (Alto, Tenor) 03:01
    Track
    4
    Title
    Duet: After war's, alarms repeated (Alto, Tenor)
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  5. 5 Awful matron take thy seat (Bass) 03:19
    Track
    5
    Title
    Awful matron take thy seat (Bass)
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Aaron O'Hare
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  6. 6 Duet: She was the first who did inspire (Alto, Tenor, Chorus) 01:57
    Track
    6
    Title
    Duet: She was the first who did inspire (Alto, Tenor, Chorus)
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  7. 7 Duet: Succeeding princess next recite (Alto, Bass) 01:43
    Track
    7
    Title
    Duet: Succeeding princess next recite (Alto, Bass)
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  8. 8 But chiefly recommend to fame (Chorus) 01:36
    Track
    8
    Title
    But chiefly recommend to fame (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Ensemble
    Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  9. 9 Symphony 00:58
    Track
    9
    Title
    Symphony
    Duration
    00:58
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  10. 10 Thy royal patron sung: Repair (Soprano) 02:26
    Track
    10
    Title
    Thy royal patron sung: Repair (Soprano)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  11. 11 Then a second Ormond's story (Soprano, Chorus) 02:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    Then a second Ormond's story (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  12. 12 A New Irish Tune in G Major, Z. 646 (arr. P. FitzGerald for lute) 02:26
    Track
    12
    Title
    A New Irish Tune in G Major, Z. 646 (arr. P. FitzGerald for lute)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Pablo FitzGerald
  13. 13 Overture 02:44
    Track
    13
    Title
    Overture
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  14. 14 Recitative: Such harmony, as crowns the Olympic revels (Apollo) 00:39
    Track
    14
    Title
    Recitative: Such harmony, as crowns the Olympic revels (Apollo)
    Duration
    00:39
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  15. 15 Aria: Tuneful virgins all assisting (Apollo) 01:31
    Track
    15
    Title
    Aria: Tuneful virgins all assisting (Apollo)
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  16. 16 A Ground: No other, than immortal lays (Clio, Calliope, Apollo, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Euterpe, Polymnia, Urania) 03:59
    Track
    16
    Title
    A Ground: No other, than immortal lays (Clio, Calliope, Apollo, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Euterpe, Polymnia, Urania)
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny, Maria Keohane, Anthony Gregory, Sinéad O'Kelly, Sarah Thursfield
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  17. 17 Menuet - Recitative: She climbs the highest pyramids of glory (Calliope) 01:17
    Track
    17
    Title
    Menuet - Recitative: She climbs the highest pyramids of glory (Calliope)
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  18. 18 Aria: Anna's deathless acts rehearsing (Calliope) 03:46
    Track
    18
    Title
    Aria: Anna's deathless acts rehearsing (Calliope)
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  19. 19 Recitative: Whilst Providence supports her (Clio) 00:09
    Track
    19
    Title
    Recitative: Whilst Providence supports her (Clio)
    Duration
    00:09
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  20. 20 Aria: Future ages (Clio) 01:55
    Track
    20
    Title
    Aria: Future ages (Clio)
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  21. 21 Recitative: She shines with heavenly graces (Erato) 00:19
    Track
    21
    Title
    Recitative: She shines with heavenly graces (Erato)
    Duration
    00:19
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sarah Thursfield
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  22. 22 Aria: British ladies' matchless charms (Erato) 02:15
    Track
    22
    Title
    Aria: British ladies' matchless charms (Erato)
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sarah Thursfield
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  23. 23 The bold Britons from field when returned (Calliope, Clio, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore) 01:54
    Track
    23
    Title
    The bold Britons from field when returned (Calliope, Clio, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore)
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane, Aisling Kenny, Sarah Thursfield, Sinéad O'Kelly
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  24. 24 Recitative: Her pleasing aspect charmeth! (Thalia) 00:36
    Track
    24
    Title
    Recitative: Her pleasing aspect charmeth! (Thalia)
    Duration
    00:36
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sinéad O'Kelly
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  25. 25 Aria: In fortune's chariot riding (Thalia) 01:58
    Track
    25
    Title
    Aria: In fortune's chariot riding (Thalia)
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sinéad O'Kelly
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  26. 26 Recitative: Her conquering arms implored (Melpomene) 00:12
    Track
    26
    Title
    Recitative: Her conquering arms implored (Melpomene)
    Duration
    00:12
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  27. 27 Aria: Our Britain never gained (Melpomene) 03:28
    Track
    27
    Title
    Aria: Our Britain never gained (Melpomene)
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  28. 28 Recitative: Let her but wish (Terpsichore) 00:20
    Track
    28
    Title
    Recitative: Let her but wish (Terpsichore)
    Duration
    00:20
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sinéad O'Kelly
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  29. 29 Aria: Fortune caressing (Terpsichore) 01:02
    Track
    29
    Title
    Aria: Fortune caressing (Terpsichore)
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  30. 30 True loyalty's all shining (Chorus, Erato, Terpsichore, Apollo) 01:05
    Track
    30
    Title
    True loyalty's all shining (Chorus, Erato, Terpsichore, Apollo)
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Sarah Thursfield, Sinéad O'Kelly, Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen, Aaron O'Hare
    Ensemble
    Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  31. 31 Recitative: These tides of joy o'erflowing (Euterpe) 00:15
    Track
    31
    Title
    Recitative: These tides of joy o'erflowing (Euterpe)
    Duration
    00:15
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  32. 32 Aria: Laurels that adorn her (Euterpe) 02:34
    Track
    32
    Title
    Aria: Laurels that adorn her (Euterpe)
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  33. 33 Recitative: How many ways she conquers! (Polymnia) 00:20
    Track
    33
    Title
    Recitative: How many ways she conquers! (Polymnia)
    Duration
    00:20
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  34. 34 Aria: Brightest star (Polymnia) 03:36
    Track
    34
    Title
    Aria: Brightest star (Polymnia)
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  35. 35 Recitative: Oh! Could she ever stay! (Urania) 00:22
    Track
    35
    Title
    Recitative: Oh! Could she ever stay! (Urania)
    Duration
    00:22
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  36. 36 Aria: Britain fear to lose her glory (Urania) 01:44
    Track
    36
    Title
    Aria: Britain fear to lose her glory (Urania)
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  37. 37 Recitative: By reason Anna Steereth (Apollo, Calliope, Clio, Erato, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Euterpe, Polymnia, Urania) 00:43
    Track
    37
    Title
    Recitative: By reason Anna Steereth (Apollo, Calliope, Clio, Erato, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Euterpe, Polymnia, Urania)
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Anthony Gregory, Aisling Kenny, Maria Keohane, Sarah Thursfield, Sinéad O'Kelly
    Ensemble
    Irish Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Whelan
  38. 38 Aria à 2: While the wheels of time are moving (Calliope, Apollo, Chorus) 03:34
    Track
    38
    Title
    Aria à 2: While the wheels of time are moving (Calliope, Apollo, Chorus)
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Johann Sigismund Kusser
    Performer
    Maria Keohane, Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen, Aaron O'Hare
    Ensemble
    Sestina
  39. 39 Sín síos agus suas liom 01:21
    Track
    39
    Title
    Sín síos agus suas liom
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Aisling Kenny