This is a collection of 13 original piano compositions all written in April 2021 and in relaxing, reflective, and romantic styles and played exactly as played by Dr. Stevens on his album, "April," as heard on Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Apple Music and other streaming platforms. Every piece is also available to purchase separately. The YouTube is of "Shades of Gray" and the MP3 is of "When the Swans of Spring Return."

James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College.

These are eight original piano compositions written between March 29 and April 26. I tried to write these representing various moods and in homage to Italy and the heartbreaking losses they have suffered during this difficult time as well as now countries all the around the world. These range in difficulty from intermediate to more advanced. The MP3 is of No. 1 while the YouTube example is of No. 3.

The "Italian Preludes" is currently nominated for the One World Music Radio 2020 "Best Neo Classical Award" as of May 2021.

James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College.