Enfans à l'aborder

This French chanson by Jean de Castro paints a lively, perhaps slightly raucous, scene. The singers, presumably portraying a group of young men, are urged to gather firewood and set it alight, preparing to drink and enjoy themselves. The text playfully questions who will pay for their revelry, adding a touch of youthful exuberance and perhaps a hint of lighthearted defiance. Scored for three voices (SST), this secular piece offers a charming glimpse into the social gatherings and lighthearted camaraderie of its time, characteristic of the chanson tradition.