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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

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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LA Times

Doomsday Clock dance and Sara Bareilles’ beloved musical: The best of L.A. arts this weekend

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Latest News

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January 15, 2025

Accordion Concerto radio broadcast streaming online

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Upcoming Shows

SHOWS
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March 14, 2025

12:30 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (curated by Cathy Milliken)

Elder Hall (University of Adelaide)
Adelaide, Australia

March 21, 2025

7:30 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Manfred Honeck, conductor)

Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA

March 23, 2025

2:30 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Manfred Honeck, conductor)

Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
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