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The Divertimento in E ♭ major, K. 563, is a string trio, written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1788, the year in which he completed his last three symphonies (nos. 39–41) and his "Coronation" Piano Concerto.
Jul 7, 2013 · Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K. 136 (1772) musicanth. 60K subscribers. Subscribed. 21K. 3.1M views 10 years ago. Divertimento No. 1 in D major, K. 136 (K. 125a), "Salzburg Symphony No. 1...
In music, the term "divertimento" refers to a type of composition that is typically secular (non-religious) and written for a soloist or a small chamber ensemble. It is characterized by having several movements and is often light-hearted and entertaining in nature.
A divertimento should do exactly that – divert and entertain. It is a description that applies less to the form of the work than to its content: nothing too demanding. Chiefly a term used in the later 18th century, it could describe a single-movement work or one that compiled a string of genteel dances into an extended suite.
What is...a Divertimento? Stephen Johnson gets to grips with classical music's technical terms
Divertimento (from the Italian divertire — to amuse) is a musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century. The mood of the divertimento is most often lighthearted (as a result of being played at social functions) and it is generally composed for a small ensemble.
Jul 19, 2019 · 19 Jul 2019. Mozart – Divertimento for Strings in D Major, K. 136. by Michael Clive. Performance time: 13 minutes. Notturno? Divertimento? Serenade? Sinfonia concertante?
