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divertimento

A suite of 18th-century music written for light entertainment, usually in four to nine movements, for a small string, wind, or mixed ensemble. Mozart wrote 25, entitling them, in addition to ‘divertimento’, ‘serenades’ and ‘cassations’.



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in Byqat major, but then it's off to the races again in the Divertimento in D major.
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Divertimento in D; others by Puccio, John / Sensible Sound
The Miraculous Mandarin and Divertimento, recorded by Sir George Solti and the Chicago Symphony (London 430 352-2).
Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin and Divertimento by De Toledano, Ralph / National Review
At Ballet Divertimento, Maraval will teach technique, pointe work, and repertory at all levels.
Christophe Maraval by Berardi, Gigi / Dance Magazine
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