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Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel, as played by George Winston, just might be my favorite piece ever. Come to think of it, I guess that makes sense, since it was this particular piece that was played at my wedding. Don’t get me wrong: all performances of the Kanon are beautiful; this one simply surpasses them all. If you haven’t heard it, shame on you. You forget you’re listening to Pachelbel, and just get lost in the phenomenal piano solo. When I was still playing the piano (sorry, Mom—I swear we’ll move it out to our house one of these days) I wanted to be George Winston. He has an amazing ability to transform every piece of music into something beyond normal comprehension. George Winston rocks my world.