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?
hungryear
Is this the longest running thread on Audiogon? A latest suggestion are the songs of Renaldo Hahn sung by Susan Graham. What a mezzo!
Ben,
Siesta is the whole album where the pieces are put together as one. Rare issue that exists on LP and CD.
Do the search on Siesta album on cdnow.com or better at half.com since I believe it's out of print.
Johann Sebastian Bach / Goldberg Variations piece by Glenn Gould - may they rest in peace.

2002 marks the 20th anniversary of Glenn Gould's death. Moreover, on September 25, 2002 Glenn Gould would have celebrated his 70th birthday.
Thank you all for a gold mine of music suggestions. I don't think I found one of my favorites: Jennifer Warnes with Leonard Cohen, singing "Joan of Ark" on her Famous Blue Raincoat album (all L. Cohen songs). Always give me goosebumps - I feel like Joan wins in the end...