Most achingly-beautiful music

Ultimately, we listen to music to be moved, for example, to be elated, exulted, calmed or pained. Which are the 3 most affecting pieces of music do you find the most affecting?

hungryear07-24-2000 2:12am

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dwpc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 07-30-2001 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pilgrim's Chorus from Wagner's Tannhauser
detlof Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,899 posts 07-30-2001 at 05:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dwpc...and what do you think of the Tannhäuser overture? One of the most sensual-erotic music that has ever been written, I think.
dwpc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 07-30-2001 at 10:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Detlof...not too detract from the overture; the Pilgrim's Chorus is more concentrated. IMO, the two "allelulea"'s and pulsating strings at the close of the chorus, though brief, are about as good as musical moments get.
detlof Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,899 posts 07-31-2001 at 04:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, I think I know what you mean, Dwpc, and "concentrated" is an excellent word for it. I must go dig it out again and listen. Cheers
tubegroover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,320 posts 07-31-2001 at 12:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Schubert String Quartet #14; Death and the Maiden, Second Movement. The many variations in this movement is quite unusual, achingly-beautiful and brilliant for those unfamiliar with it, highly recommended. I would also be interested in recommendations for a good recording and performance of this piece. I currently have the Prague String Quartet on the Denon label.

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