Jean Francaix’s Divertimento is a short, but difficult piece.  It exhibits the characteristics of the French style, requiring light, facile tonguing and plenty of attitude.  This three-movement work requires excellent technique, rhythmic skills, and articulation.  The first and third movements are more technical in nature and contain numerous syncopated rhythms.  The second movement is lyrical in nature and marked by long phrases.  In the third movement there are two phrases that require flutter tonguing, two lip trills, and a short stopped flourish that ends on a high Bb (Bb5).  Despite its difficulties, this piece is an exuberant, flamboyant, audience pleaser.