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“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

San Francisco Classical Voice

Brightwork Debuts New Label With a Mission Statement

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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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Latest News

NEWS
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February 1, 2026

Keynote Speaker at Composition in Asia Symposium 2026

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Upcoming Shows

SHOWS
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February 6, 2026

8:00 pm

Above the Fray

for string orchestra

Performed by San Francisco Symphony

SoundBox concert curated by Alexi Kenney

Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA

February 7, 2026

8:00 pm

Above the Fray

for string orchestra

Performed by San Francisco Symphony

SoundBox concert curated by Alexi Kenney

Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA

February 25, 2026

7:30 pm

Lumina

for orchestra

Performed by the Schleswig-Holstein Sinfonieorchester (Harish Shankar, conductor)

Deutsches Haus
Flensburg, Germany
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