Concert À Notre-Dame De Paris En Faveur Des Chantiers Du Cardinal - Te Deum De Dettingen / Alleluia Du Messie

Released in 1967 under the Les Chantiers du Cardinal label, this recording captures a concert held at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. The event was organized to raise funds for the Chantiers du Cardinal, a charitable organization established by Cardinal Jean Verdier in 1931 to support the construction and renovation of churches in the rapidly expanding suburban areas around Paris. By the mid-1960s, the organization continued to play a significant role in French religious life, using high-profile musical events to maintain public awareness and financial support for their architectural initiatives.

The album features performances of Handel's 'Te Deum of Dettingen' and the 'Hallelujah' chorus from 'Messiah'. These selections were chosen for their grand scale and liturgical significance, fitting the majestic acoustic of Notre-Dame. The recording reflects the mid-century tradition of utilizing classical repertoire within the Catholic Church to bridge the gap between religious ceremony and public cultural performance. While the catalog number CDC 1 suggests this was a primary or inaugural release for the label's formal recording endeavors, it remains a specialized piece of ecclesiastical history rather than a widely circulated commercial studio production.