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
Ebm, not "All the Young DUDES"?

Sorry , couldn't resist that one. :^)

Mickey and Uriah Heep? Really? Oy-vey!

Did they do "Return TO Fantasy"? I love that tune!
1/ Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major Adagio
2/ The Holy City as performed live by Charlotte Church in Jerusalem [watch on YouTube]
3/ A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
Agree with Chopin nocturnes above but must be played by Ivan Moravec. No other interpretation will do!
Chopin Nocturnes & Moravec for sure, but equally engaging for me are some of Brahms Op 116, 117. and 118 pieces, especially his Op 117 Intermezzi. I like Kubalek's performances on Dorian, but there are many others.