“PRJCT Amsterdam remained highly disciplined throughout, convincingly conveying Handel’s gift for musical characterization and vivid ‘word-painting.’ The strings were remarkably precise, their playing characterized by constant, mutual listening that created an atmosphere of sacred intimacy. […] Most astonishing, however, was the basso continuo. The solo cello and chest organ provided not only a rhythmic foundation but also a luminous aura—a protective cushion of sound that allowed the singers to elegantly explore the heights of their roles. This performance clearly demonstrated that it was the result of profound and deliberate artistic preparation, marked by intellectual taste and refined elegance.”