“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.