The 3 Studies by Jean-François Michel form a major virtuoso work for E♭ horn and piano. Conceived as a contrasting triptych, they explore the many expressive and technical facets of the instrument in a demanding dialogue with the piano.

I. Sketch opens the work with an incisive and energetic language, where rapid passages, sharp intervals, and rhythmic precision create an intense musical landscape.

II. Colours unfolds a wide expressive palette, alternating subtle timbres, extreme dynamics,...