6 Divertimenti, Hob. 4 No. 6-11 - Flute, Violin and Cello

Includes separate parts. 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 esprit, they are a treasure trove for all lovers of music-making in the home. The stylistic variety of these cheerful pieces d'occasion surely reflects the fact that they are partly based on earlier models, including Haydn's baryton trios as well as arias and other items from his opera "Il mondo della luna" (The World on the Moon).