Mozart composed the Divertimento, K. 136, (one of three such works) during down-time in Salzburg in the winter of 1772, following two extended periods in Italy. We don't know much about these divertimentos but be probably wrote the them for one of the musical evenings held in the homes of Salzburg's leading residents at which he frequently performed on both keyboard and violin. He may have intended the works for a string quartet, a "divertimento" quartet (a string quartet with double bass instead of cello), or a chamber-scale string ensemble such as the one used for this performance. This Divertimento is in three movements, fast-slow-fast after the manner of the Italian sinfonia. (This work and its two companions have been described as Mozart's "Salzburg sinfonias.") The opening Allegro, in sonata form, centers around a delightful, charming theme that ends with an amusing little dynamic retreat. The development moves into the minor mode, surprising the listener with a second episode where a less-inventive composer simply would have recapitulated the opening theme. The Andante is typically warm and elegant, its two halves contrasted by a brief acceleration in the accompaniment's pulse. A spirited Presto finale brings the Divertimento, a fine example of Mozart's ambitious work in a genre traditionally designated as "light" music, to a close. This is an arrangement for flute ensemble, at least 7 players (2 c-flute players, 2 alto flute players and 2 bass flute players plus 1 contrabass flute player) are needed. 3 divisi parts and 1 single part; c-Flutes, Alto Flutes, Bass Flutes, Contrabass Flute(s)