Hibernia is the second solo album by Irish violinist Mairead Nesbitt. The album was recorded in 2016 at Windmill Lane Studios and Soundscape Studio in Dublin, Ireland, following Nesbitt's leave from Celtic Woman. It was produced by Nesbitt and Colm Ó Foghlú.
The album is predominantly instrumental, featuring Nesbitt playing violin with the backing of an orchestra. Some of the tracks include percussive dancing. The track "To Bring Them Home" is the only track to feature vocals. The tracks are a blend of traditional Irish and classical styles "inspired by the music and dance from the southern province of Munster."
Track listing
Notes
Some of the album tracks were grouped into suites: Invasion Suite: tracks 1–3 Hibernia Suite: tracks 4–7 Raining Up Suite: tracks 9–11 The Dusk & The Dark & The Dawn Suite: tracks 13–15
Personnel Per the liner notes.
Máiréad Nesbitt – violin, composer Colm Ó Foghlú – composer, mastering Karl Nesbitt – trumpet, low whistle, bouzouki, didjeridoo Mick O'Brien – ulleann pipes, whistle Kathleen Nesbitt – fiddle John Nesbitt – accordion Seán Nesbitt – accordion Nathan Pacheco – vocal Noel Eccles – percussion Nick Bailey – percussion Brian Masterson – engineering Carolin Nesbitt (Willow Studio) – artwork Lili Forberg – photography
Cashel Set Dancers Gráinne Uí Chaomhánaigh Áine Cody Bernie Sullivan Coleman Lydon
The Orchestra of Ireland Kenneth Rice – leader Liam Bates – conductor
Charts Chart (2016–18) Peak position
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