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
If it's Ashkenazy, it's likely the London/Decca label. You're right, that is a beautiful piece.
Dsied & RcPrince,
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I went back and checked on the Ashkenazy recording on CD information:
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Beethoven Piano Concerto #'s 5 & 2 -Vladimir Ashkenaazy -
Sir George Solti conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra CD on London # 417703-2
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Rgds,
Larry
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Jacques Brel's "Ne Me Quitte Pas"

Emphasis on the "ache." The lyrics transcend anything I've ever heard in English, and I can't even *quite* understand all of them (not a native speaker). Simply ineffably wrenching. Although of course absolutely beautiful as well.