2003 Debut of Michael Viens' "To A Hummingbird" inspired by a poem Michael himself had written in the 1990's titled "Needlepoint". This version was composed for Mary Kay Fink. Needlepoint In the new June warmth, slowly unfurling, the fragile finger-petals of my Soul shoot out. A darting masked suitor In olive-green jacket And ruby-red ascot Hovers. Yes, little bird, Pierce my heart, Drink your fill… Go now, If you must, but leave in me a bit of you. - - Michael C. Viens

An interview with the hosts for Awakening Perspectives Michael Viens, a contemporary composer shares great insight and steps to take on how to bring these promptings to fruition. Learn how to manifest what spirit is leading you to do, create or become.

Because of You – Words and Music by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson. In this rendition the lyrics have been modified to honor those in Michael’s life that he attributes certain important parts of his life’s journey, but ultimately including the importance of his own participation in these relationships. This rendition is an homage to the value of personal relationships that help us grow and find value in life.

'IDA' Sweet as Apple Cider - Composed by Eddie Munson, Lyrics by Eddie Leonard. This rendition is an homage to Michael's late Mother whose name was 'Ida'. The preferred version that Michael was inspired by was sung by Nancie Kennedy and accompanied by Howard Spindler on piano in 1903. - Link Below : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeyK3hrmoj0

Twelve Etudes - Tableaux for Solo Piano Inspired by the poem "What's O'Clock" by Amy Lowell Composed by Michael Viens Pianist - Nicholas Underhill

Debut of Michael Viens' "Hummingbirds" inspired by a poem Michael himself had written in the 1990's titled "Needlepoint"

Michael Viens debut of "Hummingbirds" along with other local classic and contemporary New York Composers such as Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland.

Twelve Etudes - Tableaux for Solo Piano Inspired by the poem "Storm" by Emily Dickenson Composed by Michael Viens Pianist - Nicholas Underhill

J'attendrai - in French translates as - "I will wait." first recorded by Rina Ketty in 1938 and became known during WWII A song transposed from an original song titled "Tornerai" in Italian - "You will Return." Music composed by Dino Oliveri; Louis Poterat wrote the lyrics translating them to French and while many other artists have taken this song on and made it their own. Here is Michael's rendition of this piece in memory of his father who sang it in many public performances.