(2007) The Legacy Zsuzsanna Sirokay The use of instrumental colors

The use of instrumental colors that he learned from Rimsky-Korsakov

Although never ceasing to criticize herself with unjustified severity

impressionist influences and his own unique musical language

to hear them and to play them

which explains why Stravinsky called the composer “the Swiss watchmaker” whenever he spoke of Ravel's highly complex compositional style and attention to the smallest detail

(2007) The Legacy Zsuzsanna Sirokay The use of instrumental colors*** Cl du Mois ResMusica *** At a dismal time of unadulterated virtuosity and product marketing; Michael Studers unique art is particularly comforting. Indifferent to trends; his piano and his music speak to the heart with candor and simplicity. Many performers; including some of the greatest; match themselves against the composer; attempting to impose and stage themselves. Michael Studer has chosen a different path. His sovereign mastery of his