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
Enjoyed reading this thread. Here are some additions.

1. Spanish Harlem - Rebecca Pidgeon, Leiber, Jerry

2. Harvest Moon - Cassandra Wilson, Young, Neil

3. The Priests (album) by THE PRIESTS
Mercedes Sosa, her powerful, musical and sweet voice, her entire career towards human justice...always Mercedes!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyOJ-A5iv5I

Dan Fogelberg - Leader of the Band

Perfectly conceived and written from the heart.
three diverse selections off the top of my head:

Beethoven Symphonies No. 4 & 6 (Pastorale), Bruno Walter, Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Crossing the Waters, Steve Schuch & The Night Heron Consort

and yes, Joni Mitchell's Blue (o: