Monday, August 8, 2022

CCCXLI. HAYDN, Franz Joseph: Divertimento Octet in G Major

CCCXLI. HAYDN, Franz Joseph (1732-1809)

Divertimento Octet in G Major (1775)
1. Adagio
2. Allegro
3. Presto
Esterhazy Ensemble/Piccolo Concerto Wien
(15:55)



It's likely the Prince wanted to play his baryton with more than just the viola and cello trios -- of which Haydn wrote 123.

Thus, there exists several "divertimenti" for an enlarged string group and two horns. No problem, Haydn just kept churning 'em out ...

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At some later date, when the baryton had disappeared from the scene, someone arranged this one for an ensemble with a flute:




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