Haydn: 6 Divertimenti, Hob. IV:6-11

Description

These divertimenti can be performed with two violins or flute and violin.

Though not nearly as well-known as the "London Trios," these are six delightful divertimenti. Straightforward and full of Haydn's esprit, they are a treasure trove for all lovers of music-making in the home. The stylistic variety of these cheerful pièces d'occasion surely reflects the fact that they are partly based on earlier models: Haydn's baryton trios as well as arias and other items from his opera "Il mondo della luna" ("The World on the Moon").

Pieces

• Divertimento in D Major, Hob. IV:6*
• Divertimento in G Major, Hob. IV:7*
• Divertimento in C Major, Hob. IV:8*
• Divertimento in G Major, Hob. IV:9*
• Divertimento in A Major, Hob. IV:10*
• Divertimento in D Major, Hob. IV:11*