composer

nina shekhar

“His music made good use of…structure, with a score that moved briskly through a complex psychological evolution.”

– Some Person

A stirring demonstration of love and respect for a composer’s output.

– Some Person

“Tart and compelling”

– New York Times

“Orchestral supernova”

– LA Times

Nina Shekhar is a composer and multimedia artist who explores the intersection of identity, vulnerability, love, and laughter to create bold and intensely personal works.

Featured Music

Above the Fray (String Orchestra)
2021
LARGE ENSEMBLE / ORCHESTRA

For string orchestra

Don't Beat A Word
2021
VOCAL

Pop-rock song for voice, ensemble (Pierrot + 2 perc), and tape

rockabye-bye
2020
CHAMBER/SMALL ENSEMBLE

For string quartet

Press

San Francisco Classical Voice

At Monk Space, Brightwork Ensemble Breaks Down Musical Barriers

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The St. Louis American

SLSO rings in new year with world premiere of "Accordion Concerto"

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KDHX

Symphony Review: Hanzhi Wang takes the accordion to new levels in world premiere concerto

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KDHX

Symphony Preview: New world, new sounds

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Latest News

January 15, 2025

Accordion Concerto radio broadcast streaming online

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Upcoming Shows

March 7, 2026

2:00 pm

[NEW WORK]

Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles, CA

March 12, 2026

7:30 pm

The People United

Wu Tsai Theater (David Geffen Hall)
New York, NY

March 13, 2026

11:00 am

The People United

Wu Tsai Theater (David Geffen Hall)
New York, NY