“PRJCT Amsterdam remained highly controlled throughout, convincingly conveying Handel’s gift for musical characterization and vivid ‘word-painting.’ The strings were remarkably acute, their playing characterized by a 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 just a rhythmic foundation but a luminous aura—a protective cushion of sound that allowed the singers to elegantly explore the heights of their roles. This performance was manifest that it was the result of a profound and deliberate artistic preparation, with intellectual taste and refined elegance.”