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Greek Folk Song Suite

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Suite for Concert Band

COMPOSER/AUTHOR Franco Cesarini
WORK NO. Op. 25
PRODUCT CATEGORY Concert Band
EDITION NO. 0876-02 M
GENRE Original Concert Work
DIFFICULTY GRADE 3
DURATION 9:30
YEAR OF RELEASE 2002
SERIES Concert Work Series
PUBLISHER Mitropa Music
Greek folk music is characterised by the sound of the ‘buzuki’ which is often used in combination with the clarinet, the mandolin, the violin and various types of tambourines. In Greek Folk Song Suite, Franco Cesarini has elaborated on three songs belonging to this most ancient tradition. The first, O Haralambis, is in 7/8 time, a characteristic of a popular folk dance called kalamatianos. Originally, the song O Haralambis was sung to ‘tease’ during weddings with the text of the song refering to a young man who refuses to marry. The second movement, Stu Psiloriti, refers to an ancient song from the island of Crete. The third movement of the suite is based on the songVasilikos tha gino and is  characterised by the sirtaki, probably the most popular Greek dance outside of Greece. This is Greek passion portrayed by a concert band! 

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