Divertimento Notturno is a three-movement serenata or cassazione, a genre popular in Austria during the 18th century and conceived as a musical diversion; La Caccia is one of several string quartets of the time that evoke hunting games, including Haydn’s Op. 1, No. 1 and Mozart’s Op. 10, No. 3; and Il Giuocatore depicts a gambler’s excitement, despair and redemption after a heavy loss during a game of cards. These imaginative works provide great entertainment for performers and listeners alike.

 Music example Quartet No. 4 (pdf)
 Music example Quartet No. 5 (pdf)
 Music example Quartet No. 6 (pdf)