Nihilen
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I don't know that I can beat Barber's Adagio, but if you're not already familiar with it, I'd recommend:
Henryk Gorecki's Symphony no. 3 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"
It has three movements, and at least some of them are too long for youtube, sadly. You can get a good taste of it from youtube at least though.
Part of the first movement (but not starting at the beginning and cutting off the very end, sadly):
YouTube - Symphony of Sorrowful Songs - Henryk Górecki - 1st movement
The beginning is a very gradual but very beautiful build up to a wonderful climax, that then is brought down leading into the singer at the beginning of that link.
Second movement:
YouTube - Gorecki Symphony No. 3 "Sorrowful Songs" - Lento e Largo
I'm sure you can find at least parts of the 3rd too if you want. I'd also encourage you to look up the context it was written in and a translation of the lyrics, at least if you like it. And of course, as with any song like this, only listen when you can give it the attention it deserves. Hope you enjoy!
Ah, it pains me to listen to mutilated symphonies.
Loved it, so I just listened to the beginning; I should get the whole thing to listen to it properly.