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

Daniel McGrew Causes a Stir in Auspicious Debut Recital

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Seen and Heard International

Tenor Daniel McGrew’s Love of Song Was on Full Sisplay in His Young Concert Artists New York Debut

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Musical America

“New Artist of the Month: Composer Nina Shekhar”

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Violinst

Review: Violist Teng Li; Joshua Bell with the LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl

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Latest News

July 19, 2023

New York Philharmonic Premiere & Instagram Takeover

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Upcoming Shows

October 3rd, 2023

7:30pm

Quirkhead

Newman Recital Hall (University of Southern California)
Los Angeles, CA

October 6th, 2023

7:30pm

Vocalise

Elebash Recital Hall (City University of New York)
New York, NY

October 12-15, 2023

Lumina

Symphony Center
Chicago, IL