Jean Françaix (1912-1997)

Nationality: French

Born: May 23, 1912, Le Mans Died: September 25, 1997, Paris (age 85)

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Divertimento

(for horn and piano)

Duration: 7 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1953 (age 40-41)

Teacher

Nationality: French

Born: September 16, 1887, Paris Died: October 22, 1979, Paris (age 92)

Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
cantabile, cantate, cantando—singing, lyrical, flowing
canzonetta, canzonet—"little song" - a short vocal or instrumental piece in a light vein with some dance characteristics
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
introduzione—introduction