Albinoni's adagio


I am looking for a great version of what's known as albinoni's adagio.  Can you point me to one?
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Thank you so much for those recommendations.
To start with, i ordered the Garry Karr version.  I do not know what to expect in terms of quality as it is a reissue imported from somewhere....next i will choose one played by a big orchestra.
I just received the cd... it is a digital remastering of the 61 recording made in1982 by king recordings of japan or for the japanese market.
I am playing it right now on my small bookshelves, the wharfedale denton 80th anniversary, assisted by a svs 12 " sealed sub.
Thd organ is well in the background playing notes spread out from left to right, with the contrebass in the center and much closer, maybe an inch to the left.  They must have played it in a large space because there's some reverb, but you can hear gary karr's breathing loudly at times.
I'm not a fan of baroque, but the adagio is played very smoothly and delicately, and this piece is one that evokes the most sentiments for sure. It's also a real test for speakers.. i'll play it on my totem hawks this weekend for closer to full effect.
Another piece that moves a listener brilliantly also is my favorite  the concerto de aranjuez by rodrigo... not the same period but very effective...,