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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newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,822 posts 04-09-2005 at 06:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,285 posts 04-09-2005 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.)
newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,822 posts 04-09-2005 at 06:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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! :-)
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,285 posts 04-09-2005 at 07:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Me too. Dar Williams "The Honesty Room" comes to mind.
robm321 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 932 posts 04-10-2005 at 05:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mendelson Symphony #5 the Finale. It's very beautiful to me.

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