Albinoni's adagio

"Another piece that moves a listener brilliantly also is my favorite  the concerto de aranjuez by rodrigo... not the same period but very effective.."

Chrisr ...

One of my favorites also. I have probably as least 20 different version of it. If you have a turntable, this is the best in my collection. Its stunning:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Williams-Greatest-Hits-The-Guitar-1972-Columbia-Records-12-LP-/16246810...

For the CD player, I'd recommend this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rodrigo-Rodrigo-Concierto-de-Aranjuez-Villa-Lobos-Guitar-Concerto-CD-1997/38...

The CD is recorded at a low level so crank it up. 

For something different and very beautiful, try this Isabelle Moretti harp rendition of the Concierto di Aranjuez.  Also recorded at a very low level ... so crank this one up too. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Isabelle-Moretti-J-Rodrigo-Concerto-de-Aranjuez-New-CD-/142227365672?hash=it...

Frank

Thanks Frank... I'll definetely look into john williams recordings.

This piece always reminds me of the movie "Rollerball" - the original,  with James Caan. I had heard it before, but it never made a big impression on me until I heard it full blast in the theater. I immediately went out and got the soundtrack. 

It's Previn, with the LSO, maybe not the definitive version, but certainly worth seeking out. Previn's other tracks on this LP are interesting,  too.