After the big success of the Greek Folk Song Suite which has lasted for over twenty years, Franco Cesarini once again ventures into the long and rich tradition of Greek folk music. His Greek Folk Song Suite No. 2 elaborates three dances that the three movements that make up this piece are named after.

The first movement, Samiotissa is a kalamatianos, whose most distinctive feature is the irregular 7/8-time signature. It is a festive dance, today considered the Greek national dance, which has ...