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

New York Times

Gustavo Dudamel’s Portrait Emerges From a Season of Introductions

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San Francisco Classical Voice

Six Composers Give Voice to Judith Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles

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San Francisco Chronicle

Alexi Kenney pushes S.F. Symphony to new extremes during SoundBox concert

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San Francisco Classical Voice

Brightwork Debuts New Label With a Mission Statement

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Latest News

February 1, 2026

Keynote Speaker at Composition in Asia Symposium 2026

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Upcoming Shows

October 24, 2026

Above the Fray

Roosevelt University (Ganz Hall)
Chicago, IL

November 21, 2026

Tāla

Atlanta, GA

February 25, 2027

7:30 pm

[NEW WORK]

Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall)
New York, NY