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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.

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Sumer is icumen in (remix) (2022)

Video and music remix by Nina Shekhar

A psychedelic take on a medieval round. (NOTE: Video contains flashing lights.)

Featured Music

MUSIC
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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

New York Times

Jon Bon Jovi Hits the Town, and Gustavo Dudamel Takes the Stage

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The New Yorker

What Does California Sound Like?

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Chicago Tribune

CSO review: "Lucid and luminous, Shekhar's soundworld is one to bask in"

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WTTW (PBS Chicago)

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a Mix of Beethoven, Mahler and Nina Shekhar

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April 27, 2024

New York Times Style Feature

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Upcoming Shows

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May 9, 2024

8:00 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Jaap van Zweden, conductor)

LOTTE Concert Hall
Seoul, South Korea

May 10, 2024

8:00 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Jaap van Zweden, conductor)

Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall
Seoul, South Korea

May 11, 2024

8:00 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by Longwood Symphony Orchestra (Jotaro Nakano, conductor)

New England Conservatory (Jordan Hall)
Boston, MA
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