Chant Grégorien Et Orgue Mystique À Notre-Dame De Paris - Office Du Saint-Sacrement

Released in 1977 on the Corelia label, this recording captures a unique liturgical collaboration at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. The project sought to juxtapose the ancient, monophonic tradition of Gregorian chant with the complex, late-Romantic improvisational style of Charles Tournemire’s L'Orgue Mystique. By pairing the Chœur Grégorien de Paris with organists Jacques Marichal and Pierre Moreau, the production aimed to recreate the atmospheric experience of the Office du Saint-Sacrement within the cathedral's legendary acoustics.

The recording serves as a significant document for enthusiasts of liturgical music and the French organ tradition. Charles Tournemire was a successor to César Franck at Sainte-Clotilde, and his works are known for their profound spiritual depth and chromaticism. This specific Corelia release was received as a respectful preservation of the intersection between medieval chant and the sophisticated symphonic organ music of the early 20th century, providing a rare window into how these contrasting musical architectures could coexist in a sacred space.