In this arrangement for flute accompanied by piano a tempo of 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is used in the realisation and piano accompaniments are in place enabling the flautist to practice as part of an ensemble. The accompaniments play at 120, 132 & 144 quarter note or crotchet beats per minute. The repeats are not in place in either the realisation or the accompaniments. The essential elements of Mozart’s compositional style is very evident in this work available to a wide range of instruments and instrument combinations on the PlentyMusic website. The realisations at times just lack the rhythmic lightness that is required in a Mozart performance. His music demands playing that is accurate, consistent and sensitive to style. The Divertimento (and the related Viennese Sonatinas) are relatively easy works and well worth exploring. The music editor suggests omitting the trill in bar 26 of the piano part in the first instance.
