Charbonnier (LADMIRAULT PAUL)

Le Charbonnier is a song for SATB a cappella by Paul Ladmirault. The song was written with a main theme two variations and a coda and features a total of 5 verses. The lyrics remind us of a time when coal sellers came to town to sell merchandise. To be sung a cappella all in andantino this song is very lyrical and has some polyphonic aspects and some merismas. Each verse contains different lyrics all revolving around the coal seller and his life:  - Verse 1: this verse settles the action with the seller trying to sell coal in the city - Verse 2: the seller is asked how much is the cost of a poundof coal - Verse 3: he is asked where his wife is - Verse 4: the beauty of his wife is highlighted - Verse 5: the seller explains why his shirt is so black Paul Ladmirault (1877-1944) was a French composer. He composed numerous pieces including: operas ballets orchestral works chamber music and vocal music.