Again, thank you all for your continued and valued contributions to this thread.
Sallyw, I know what you mean about keeping it together. When my daughter died in 2000, we chose hymns, I Watched the Sunrise, and A Touching Place which was written by John Bell of the Iona Community and sung to the tune of Dream Angus. I still have difficulty when either of these is played.
Mondrian, I like the choice of Kathleen Ferrier. I am sure she also sings Turn Ye to Me. Beautiful.
Julie, I think we are on the same song. It starts 'When I've done the work of day, and I row my boat away' I've been to a couple of Corries' concerts. Great atmosphere.
Pastille, I am a Mozart devotee, but I wouldn't refuse Beeethoven's talent either. As well as being deaf, I believe he was also a bit grumpy. That's two things we have in common.
Joker, I think you should be allowed all nine symphonies. If for no other reason than you are a great guy.
With regard to the Pearl Fishers' Duet, I wish people would stop recording this. The definitive has been struck. They cannot improve on it. The nearest I have found to the Bjoerling version is that by Gigli and Da Luca. Their voices blend so well, and the final note brings a tear to the eye.
Funny how music can cause a person to blubber. Maybe a voice, maybe a note, maybe a simple harmony. I also like unaccompanied singing. Strangely enough, my next dooor numpty doesn't like when I sing.
Best wishes to all.
P