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A change is gonna come research

A change is gonna come research

Background "A change is gonna come" is a social-political song made by American singer Sam Cooke, released in December 22, 1964. The song is created to express how is experiencing struggles just like the rest of the African Americans. Struggles mentioned includes feeling unsure because the future kept

SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration by Nicholas Ni

SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration by Nicholas Ni

I composed this piece when I was ten years old for SAP’s 50th anniversary celebration. I wanted to convey the image of a company that has thrived for fifty years, like a mighty river surging forward—weathering storms, merging with new streams and tributaries, yet always moving ahead, full

The Poetry of Light by Nicholas Ni

The Poetry of Light by Nicholas Ni

One afternoon, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, playing the piano, when I noticed some light and shadows on the ceiling. Sunlight filtered through the folds of the curtains and fell gently across the room. I began to play slowly, and the rise and fall of the

Never Stop by Nicholas Ni

Never Stop by Nicholas Ni

This piece, titled “Never Stop,” was composed at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when I was nine years old, living in Beijing. At that time, the streets were empty, without a single person or vehicle, and everywhere felt lifeless. People could see no hope and didn’t know

Snowy Night by Nicholas Ni

Snowy Night by Nicholas Ni

“Snowy Night” is a piece I composed shortly before my ninth birthday. Through music, I wanted to tell a story: on a medieval night, heavy snow falls outside as a late traveler returns home. Sitting by the hearth with his family, he shares a cup of hot tea while gazing

The Light of Light by Nicholas Ni

The Light of Light by Nicholas Ni

“The Light of Light” depicts the early morning, when the faint dawn light falls on the leaves, and gradually the sunshine spreads across the streets as people begin their busy day. A young boy shoulders his backpack and walks into the world. I composed this piece when I was eight

Chopin Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2

Chopin Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2

Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, is one of his most celebrated works, often admired for its lyrical, bel canto-inspired melody. Written in a ternary form with ornamented variations, the piece opens with a simple, song-like theme supported by flowing triplet accompaniment in the left hand.