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Overture from Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Overture from Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Sarah Stone, treble viol, piccolo cello, viola da gamba, and baroque cello Kevin Devine, harpsichord The Overture of Le Devin du Village is in three parts; Gay-Lent-Gay. Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
“Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” by Heinrich Isaac

“Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” by Heinrich Isaac

Ben Matus, hümmelchen (German small pipes) Text and Translation: Innsbruck, I must leave you; I will go my way to foreign lands. My joy has been taken away from me, that I cannot achieve while being abroad. Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen, ich fahr dahin mein Straßen, in fremde Land dahin; mein Freud ist mir genommen, die ich nicht weiß bekommen, wo ich im Elend bin. Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Marie-Antoinette was brought up in Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
“Ta foi ne m’est point ravie” from Le Devin du Village arr. Toussaint Bordet

“Ta foi ne m’est point ravie” from Le Devin du Village arr. Toussaint Bordet

Kevin Devine, hurdy-gurdy Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
“Dans ma cabane obscure” from Le Devin du Village arr. Toussaint Bordet

“Dans ma cabane obscure” from Le Devin du Village arr. Toussaint Bordet

Kevin Devine, hurdy-gurdy Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
“Vielle” from Première Suite a Deux Musettes Op. 17 Œuvre XI by J.B. de Boismortier

“Vielle” from Première Suite a Deux Musettes Op. 17 Œuvre XI by J.B. de Boismortier

Kevin Devine, hurdy-gurdy Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
“Allons Danser” from Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

“Allons Danser” from Le Devin du Village by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Margot Rood, voice Kevin Devine, harpsichord and hurdy-gurdy Sarah Stone, violas da gamba Like the #cottagecore aesthetic popular online, Marie-Antoinette built her Hameau de la Reine as an escapist means to enjoy romanticized farm life. July's Communitea Chamber Music will include selections from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's intermède "Le Devin du Village" (The Village Soothsayer), which was performed at Marie-Antoinette's wedding to the Dauphin and future Louis XVI. Find the full concert Friday, July 31st at 7 PM here: www.communiteachambermusic.org Translation: Let's dance under the elms, Be lively young girls: Let's dance under the elms, Gallants take your torches. Let's repeat a thousand songs, And to have a happy heart, Let's dance with our lovers But let's never stay there alone. In the City there is much more noise; But are they also gay in their antics? Always happy, Always singing; Unvarnished beauty, Pleasure without art; Are all their concerts worth our bagpipes? ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Charles Ignatius Sancho "Lady Mary Montagu" Set

Charles Ignatius Sancho "Lady Mary Montagu" Set

It was through this and other published letters that Ignatius became known as a great writer and intellectual of his day. His social circles included the great shakespearean actor, David Garrick, violin and composer Felice Giardini, the painter Thomas Gainsborough, and Charles James Fox, abolitionist, politician and Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire's suspected lover. ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Charles Ignatius Sancho "All of One Mind" Set

Charles Ignatius Sancho "All of One Mind" Set

Charles Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729-1780) was a british writer, grocer, butler, actor, and composer. It was through his published letters that Ignatius became known as a great intellectual of his day. His social circles included the shakespearean actor, David Garrick, violin and composer Felice Giardini, the painter Thomas Gainsborough, and Charles James Fox, abolitionist, politician and Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire's suspected lover.This month at Communitea, we're celebrating his two musical publications; Country Dances and Minuets, Etc. To learn more about Ignatius Sancho, find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Charles Ignatius Sancho "Dutchess of Devonshire" Set

Charles Ignatius Sancho "Dutchess of Devonshire" Set

It was through this and other published letters that Ignatius became known as a great writer and intellectual of his day. His social circles included the great shakespearean actor, David Garrick, violin and composer Felice Giardini, the painter Thomas Gainsborough, and Charles James Fox, abolitionist, politician and Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire's suspected lover. ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Andantino con Variazioni from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Andantino con Variazioni from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 1 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 1 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 2 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 2 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 3 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 3 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 4 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Variation 4 from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Minore from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Minore from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Finale: Allegro from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

Andreas and Bernhard Romberg - Finale: Allegro from "Trois Duos concertans" from Op. 3

At the turn of Romanticism, German cellist Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) and his cousin, violinist Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) performed together across Europe to great acclaim while pretending to be brothers. This duo is one of their co-composed variations from Op. 3 for violin and cello with Francis Liu, violin and Sarah Stone, cello performing as part of Communitea Chamber Music's Virtual May Concert. Find the full concert here: www.communiteachambermusic.org ABOUT COMMUNITEA CHAMBER MUSIC Started in 2017, Communitea Chamber Music presents monthly classical chamber music concerts in a delightfully-retro café and gallery in Long Island City. A favorite local spot, Communitea was voted Timeout New York's Most-Loved Coffee Shop in Queens from 2016-2018! Each program brings local musicians together to discover and perform baroque, classical, and romantic music on period instruments curated around a theme. Enjoy the music the way it was experienced when it was written; with great food, delicious desserts, local beers, wine, or a cup of tea (now from the comfort of your home). All concerts are free and family friendly.
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