Maurice Steger grew up in Landquart (Switzerland) and completed his studies at the Zurich Musikhochschule, receiving a soloist diploma «with highest honors».

Recorder virtuoso Maurice Steger is internationally renown for his innovative and brilliant interpretations of Italian and English Baroque music. His unique concerts with specialized Baroque ensembles (Musica Antiqua Köln, Europa Galante, Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, etc.) have earned him regular invitations to festivals, concert series and radio broadcasts throughout Europe. His performances with the Baroque orchestra I Barocchisti under the direction of Diego Fasolis were overwhelming successes.

In addition to his concentration on historical instruments and performance practices he also performs music from four centuries on modern instruments and appears frequently in concert with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Howard Griffiths.

His five recordings for Claves Records have received unanimous acclaim from critics around the world and have been awarded a number international prizes. This special portrait of the artist features a personal selection from these five gems and is a fascinating document of his art.