It's an excellent telecast in broadcasting terms: like CSPAN, no commentary overtaking the ritual. No other American news company would permit its anchors to maintain such disciplined silence.
The Agnus Dei is from Vierne's Messe Solennelle. They had a chance (and ability) to use the whole work because Vierne and his history with the cathedral, but alas.
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