Sor Cesare

From Tuscany/Umbria, this is a kind of Mazurka dating back to the second half of the last century. It originated most likely in Tuscany from a narrative song. The song, narrating the history of Sor Cesare and the girl Nina, was released by the composer during country fairs through the selling of handbills.
Pronunciation:  sohr CHEH-sah-reh
Music:  CD: Danze Italiane Vol 1, Band 12  3/4 meter
Formation:  Couples in a large circle facing LOD, W to R of M. M takes W L hand in his L and placing his R arm about W waist. W holds skirt to side with R hand.

Presented by Roberto Bagnoli 2008. View pdf here.