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Examples. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known for having composed different types of divertimenti, sometimes even taking the form of a small symphony (or, more exactly: sinfonia ), for example, the Salzburg Symphonies K. 136, K. 137 and K. 138.
Divertimento, 18th-century musical genre of a light and entertaining nature usually consisting of several movements for strings, winds, or both. The movements included sonata forms, variation forms, dances, and rondos. One of Joseph Haydn’s numerous divertimenti is a sextet written for a double.
W. A. Mozart / Divertimento in D major, K. 1361. Allegro (00:07)2. Andante (04:15)3. Presto (10:06)New York Classical PlayersDongmin Kim, conductorMay 18, 20...
Jul 7, 2013 · Divertimento No. 1 in D major, K. 136 (K. 125a), "Salzburg Symphony No. 1" (1772)1. Allegro [0:00]2. Andante [5:34]3. Presto [10:44]A well-known and high-spi...
The Divertimento No. 1 in E-flat major, K. 113, is the first divertimento by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (although he had previously composed the three cassations, K. 63, 99 and 100 in 1769). Composed in late 1771.
A divertimento is a piece of music which is lighthearted and easy to listen to. It is often performed on social occasions, e.g. as music to be played while people eat, or as after-dinner music. The divertimento became popular in the 18th century. They were played by a small group of instruments.
What is...a Divertimento? Stephen Johnson gets to grips with classical music's technical terms.
