Jüdische Gesänge = Jewish Chants = Cantiques Juifs = Cantos Judios

Released by Deutsche Grammophon in 1959, this recording of Jewish liturgical music features the Chorale 'Oratorio De Paris' under the direction of Max Neumann. It was produced during a period when the label was expanding its reach into specialized religious and choral repertoire, aiming to document traditional cantorial and communal chants with the high-fidelity sound quality that defined their 'Gesellschaft' series.

The album serves as a poignant mid-century document of liturgical music traditions. Deutsche Grammophon focused on a clean, atmospheric capture of the choir to emphasize the solemnity of the chants. Upon release, the record was noted for its technical clarity and the dedication of the performers to preserving these traditional vocal works for a broader audience, contributing to the post-war appreciation of diverse European choral legacies.