Six Divertimenti, Hob. IV: 6-11, for 2 violins and cello; Joseph Haydn (G. Henle)

Six Divertimenti, Hob. IV: 6-11 for Violin I (or Flute), Violin II, and Cello

Includes individual parts

Violin I: 19 pages; Violin II: 15 pages; Cello: 14 pages

Though not nearly as well-known as the "London Trios," these six delightful divertimentos are Haydn's first pieces of chamber music to expressly call for the flute. Straightforward and full of Haydn's spirit, 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").