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Hard to believe that it's over 300 years old, yet still one of the greatest ever arias...it's timeless.

Piazzolla seemed to effortlessly move between two genres, so much so that some may even question whether any of his work is classical. This piece, one his most well-known, has been played in so many different ways, by so many different performers I'm not sure what it is anymore.....other than a simply stunning, intensely emotional piece.

The counterpoint in the 'Domine Jesu', between the four soloists and then the choir, is simply awe-inspiring. I remember seeing this performed at St. Paul's Cathedral in London during the bicentennial of his death. Just an amazing experience.

A strict tempo, repetitive rhythms and simple, catchy top-line melodies. Manages to bridge the gap between classical and popular music without dumbing down or turning to pastiche.

I remember when I first heard Michael Nyman in the early 1990s, with his score to the amazing French film 'Monsieur Hire'. I was about 18 and like a lot of teenagers had never felt much affinity with classical music. This was the start of my exploration of classical music, in all its forms.