"Perhaps no one has asserted with such strength the victory of the spirit over death; no one has spoken with such tender firmness of acceptance and sweetness. Handel's message is addressed to those burdened by pain and the complications of life. Everyone can understand it: it is simple and it is written for everyone. It is sometimes criticized for this simplicity; it is the very heart of its strength, allowing it to be heard and loved by those who never go to concerts. This should be the ambition of every musician." (J.-F. Labie)