Bagatelles, similarly to Badineries or Capprici allow composers to express their sens of humor, of parody or derision.

This genre inspires strongly Jean-François Michel as these 3 Bagatelles for euphonium and piano show [as well as his other 3 Bagatelles with totally different musical contents for oboe (BIM OB12), clarinet (BIM CL36), flute (BIM FL43), bassoon (FG6) or bass trombone and piano (BIMTB84); and the series will continue for other instruments]. These pieces request a good musical and technical understanding between performers with free hand for their imagination.

Jean-François Michel has developed a creativ and versatile repertoire for his numerous and talented students. Nevertheless, the evident quality of these musical works can successfully enrich recital concert programs outside pedagogical institutions.(