Divertimento, Op. 21 No. 1 - Woodwind Sextet

Karl Philipp Stamitz (1745-1801) was born into a Bohemian family of musicians dating back to the mid-17th century. Following the example of his renowned father, Karl gained wide recognition as a violinist, violist, and composer. Noted primarily as an orchestral composer, his Four Divertimenti for two clarinets, two horns, and two bassoons are among the few chamber pieces that have not been lost as a result of the bombing of the Berlin Public Library during World War II. These editions by Harry H. Hall have been meticulously researched, documented, and edited to bring this music back to the public. All Four Divertimenti are available from the publisher.