But he blended these influences with his own individual style to produce an original work. Contemporary critics praised the more melodic style of Stratonice compared to Méhul's earlier operas, Euphrosine and Cora. The most striking part of the work is the ensemble Parlez, parlez, achevez de m'apprendre (Numbers 5, 6 and 7), which builds from a duet to a trio and finally to a quartet of the four main characters.
Stratonice blended influences with his own distinct style to create an original work that was praised for its melodic approach compared to Méhul's earlier operas, Euphrosine and Cora. The ensemble "Parlez, parlez, achevez de m'apprendre" (Numbers 5, 6 and 7) is a key element of the piece, showcasing a progression from duet to trio and finally to a quartet involving the four main characters.