Desert Island Discs: "When David Heard" - Eric Whitacre

"When David heard that Absalom was slain,
he went up into his chamber over the gate and wept,
and thus he said;

My son, my son,
O Absalom my son,
would God I had died for thee!"

I first heard about this piece because my sister was involved in a concert in which it was performed. During the performance of this song members of the choir began to cry.

*Between 7:30-9 minutes into the song, one of the most emotive pieces of music I have ever heard.