Classical Music Lovers: Emma Kirkby
At this moment in history, the most beautiful female voice in the world is probably that of Emma Kirkby, an Englishwoman who specializes in early music. Herein some fannish remarks and a stolen picture....
[Tim Bray]
It's always nice to hear of another who is privy to the splendor that is Emma's voice. I purchase literally anything that has her name on it (it helps if it's from The Academy of Ancient Music and conducted by Christopher Hogwood). My absolute favorite to date is Pergolesi: Stabat Mater/Salve Regina. I can thank a fellow programmer at my last place of employment for the reference to that piece.
I love classical music, and I find it helps transfer me into a right-brain "zone" as I generally listen to it while coding/reading/etc.