Irish Baroque Orchestra - The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser (2022) [Official Digital Download]

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.

Track List:
01. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: I. Overture (1:35)
02. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: II. Great Parent, Hail! (2:13)
03. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: III. Another Century Commencing (2:24)
04. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated (3:01)
05. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat (3:19)
06. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire (1:57)
07. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite (1:43)
08. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame (1:36)
09. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: IX. Symphony (0:59)
10. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair (2:26)
11. Great Parent, Hail!, Z 327: XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story (2:41)
12. A New Irish Tune Z 646, "Lilliburlero" (Arr. for Lute by Pablo FitzGerald) (2:26)
13. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 1, Overture (2:44)
14. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo) (0:39)
15. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo) (1:32)
16. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 4, A Ground. No Other, Than Immortal Lays (The Nine Muses & Apollo) (3:59)
17. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 5, Menuet & Recitativo. She Climbs the Highest Pyramids of Glory (Calliope) (1:17)
18. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 6, Aria. Anna’s Deathless Acts Rehearsing (Calliope) (3:47)
19. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 7, Recitativo. Whilst Providence Supports Her (Clio) (0:10)
20. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio) (1:55)
21. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato) (0:20)
22. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 10, Aria. British Ladies’ Matchless Charms (Erato) (2:15)
23. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 11, Chorus. The Bold Britons from Field When Returned (1:54)
24. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia) (0:36)
25. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 13, Aria. In Fortune’s Chariot Riding (Thalia) (1:58)
26. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 14, Recitativo. Her Conquering Arms Implored (Melpomene) (0:12)
27. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 15, Aria. Our Britain Never Gained (Melpomene) (3:28)
28. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 16, Recitativo. Let Her but Wish (Terpsichore) (0:20)
29. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore) (1:03)
30. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 18, Chorus. True Loyalty’s All Shining (1:05)
31. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 19, Recitativo. These Tides of Joy O’erflowing (Euterpe) (0:16)
32. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe) (2:35)
33. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia) (0:20)
34. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia) (3:36)
35. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania) (0:23)
36. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania) (1:44)
37. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 25, Recitativo. By Reason Anna Steereth (The Nine Muses & Apollo) (0:43)
38. The Universal Applause of Mount Parnassus: No. 26, Aria à 2 & Chorus. While the Wheels of Time Are Moving (Calliope & Apollo) (3:34)
39. Sín síos agus suas liom (1:21)