Nina Shekhar explores the intersection of identity, vulnerability, love and laughter to create bold and intensely personal works. Described as “tart and compelling” (New York Times) and an “orchestral supernova” (Los Angeles Times), her music has been performed by the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Eighth Blackbird, International Contemporary Ensemble, The Crossing and Alarm Will Sound.
Her work has been featured by Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center and Library of Congress. Current projects include performances by the New York Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and Grand Rapids Symphony. Aside from composing, Shekhar is a versatile performing artist as a flutist, pianist and saxophonist. She has been featured by the National Flute Association, and she has performed in the Detroit International Jazz Festival.
Shekhar is currently a doctoral candidate in music composition at Princeton University. She is the 2021-2023 composer-in-residence for Young Concert Artists. She is a first-generation Indian American and a native of Detroit.
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