The best choice, Beethoven's 9th.
ditto.
Beethoven's Fifth and Ninth are at the apex of musical art. Although they are different pieces, they share in timeless beauty and reach into your heart and wash all your cares from your soul.
No current day, five minute song contains the beauty and cleansing spirit as the works of the old masters. As I see all the freepers saying their current day favorites are the "Greatest Musical Work of all Time" I notice a tinge of envy within me. For I remember the deep thrill I felt when I finally understood the beauty of classical music.
Currently I am enjoying the Mozart piano Concerto that was the theme to the movie "hopscotch." The third movement is most delightful.
Now....does anybody know what piece that is?