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
Newbee, can you provide more information on that specific recording? There are at least two by Herreweghe on HM and I want to get the one you are referring to.
Drubin, HMC901292 "Faure/Messe De Requiem".

The other version by Herreweghe with larger orchestral forces is HMC901771. This includes an excellent Franck Symphony in B minor. Both are scaled down from the typical performances and are very enjoyable if for no other reason than that. But their are other reasons! :-) If you've got a spare $18 buy both.
Oh s**t! I just realized I have that, and on hybrid SACD no less. Have to give a listen tonight. (I buy too much music.)
You can't buy too much music! But FWIW, how embarrassing can it be to be browsing thru a record store and see something thats really appealing, buy it and when you get home find out you have a copy. Been there, done that! :-)