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 piËces dÆoccasion surely reflects the fact that they are partly based on earlier models: HaydnÆs baryton trios as well as arias and other items from his opera ôIl mondo della lunaö (ôThe World on the Moonö).
Haydn: Divertimento in D major Hob. IV:6* Haydn: Divertimento in C major Hob. IV:8* Haydn: Divertimento in G major Hob. IV:9* Haydn: Divertimento in D Hob. IV:11* Haydn: Divertimento in A major Hob. IV:10* Haydn: Divertimento in G major Hob. IV:7* Haydn: Six Divertimenti for Violin (Flute), Violin and Violoncello Hob. IV:6*û11*