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About SheLi nan
Sheli Nan composes music that defies boundaries. Her Baroque and Classical training coupled with having lived all over the world produce a unique sound; a 21st century harmony. Giving credit to earlier musical iterations what she composes is fresh, invigorating, accessible and moving. Her music is performed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. She composes from solo harpsichord and piano up to string quartets, chamber music and orchestra. Her choral music encompasses opera, (and librettos) Oratorios and Requiems.
Greetings from The Music Studio of Sheli Nan
Greetings from Sheli Nan
I’m deeply saddened by the challenges our state is facing and send my heartfelt support to all affected.
Here’s my news:
Requiem for the Ancestors: Día de Los Muertos
A large-scale work in English and Spanish, recorded by Parma with the Kühn Choir of Prague, will release this fall.
Upcoming Premieres
PATHOS: Feb. 8, Center for New Music, SF (baritone & guitar)
Flash Forward: Mar. 10, NYC with North-South Consonance Orchestra
New Works
Goddess of Endurance (horn trio)
By the Bayou (tuba/euphonium quartet)
Rock Paper Scissors (brass quartet)
Up Coming Events
The House Has Settled into Dreams is coming to life
- Congregatiobn Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma, Palo Alto
- 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 15
- St. Alban's Church, 1501 Washington Ave, Albany, CA.
- 5:00 PM
- Sunday, November 16
Commissioned and Performed by
Jonathan Salzedo and The Albany Consort.
Premiering the Contemporary Baroque piece for Chamber Orchestra: THE HOUSE HAS SETTLED INTO DREAMS .
new release
Resurgence Vol. 3
New Works for Cello & Piano
Ovidiu Marinescu cello
Carl Cranmer piano
James Chenevert composer
Ferdinando DeSena composer
Warren Gooch composer
Ivar Lunde Jr. composer
Sheli Nan composer
Pierre Schroeder composer
John Spence composer
Release Date: December 12, 2025
Catalog #: NV6787
Format: Digital
Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu and pianist Carl Cranmer reunite in a fresh program of contemporary classical works for cello and piano on RESURGENCE VOL. 3. Expansive and expressive, the album traverses evocative nocturnal landscapes, heartfelt personal narratives, spirited dances, and lyrical meditations. From atmospheric homage to Chopin to music shaped by friendship, memory, and the natural world, each piece offers a new perspective conveyed through Marinescu’s “strong musical personality” (Strings Magazine) and Cranmer’s “lyrical expressiveness” (The New York Times). Balancing virtuosity with intimacy, RESURGENCE VOL. 3 reaffirms music’s power to capture profound emotions and experiences.
I’m thrilled to invite you to the premiere of my new string orchestra composition, FLASH FORWARD, on March 10th in NYC! This piece means a lot to me, and I’d love to share this special moment with friends, family, and fellow music lovers.
Location: Christ and St Stephens Church – 122 W 69th Street
Date: March 10th
The venue’s beautiful acoustics will make this an unforgettable experience. Hope to see you there!
PARMA Recordings Bob Lord American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)
Maxi es Lifschitz
The Albany Consort Jonathan Salzedo
NACUSAsf – The National Association of Composers USA, San Francisco Chapter
Western Early Keyboard Association Avazona The Azrieli Foundation International Horn Society MusicSources
Berkeley Chamber Performances The Freight League of Composers-ISCM WSU Pullman University of Puget Sound Classical KDFC KPFA Radio
Music has always been my way of telling stories, bridging the past with the present.
Being part of Women of Note in New York is more than just a performance –
it’s a celebration of artistry, resilience, and the voices that shape our world.
I’m beyond honored to share this stage with such inspiring women and bring these powerful compositions to life.
If you’re in NYC, come experience this unforgettable evening with us!
Join Me for a Musical Journey:
I’m especially excited about the upcoming premiere of my new piece, “FLASH FORWARD,” for string orchestra on March 10th in New York City! I would love for you to join me for this event, and I warmly invite you to introduce yourself when you come. It’s going to be a fantastic experience, and I’d love to see fellow Wheatleyites there!
Thanks again for reading, and I look forward to seeing you at one of these concerts! 🎶
Special Thanks to:
PARMA Recordings, Bob Lord, American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP), Maxi es Lifschitz, The Albany Consort, Jonathan Salzedo, NACUSAsf (National Association of Composers USA – San Francisco Chapter), Western Early Keyboard Association, Avazona, The Azrieli Foundation, International Horn Society, MusicSources, Berkeley Chamber Performances, The Freight, League of Composers-ISCM, WSU Pullman, University of Puget Sound, Classical KDFC, KPFA Radio.
3 min promo for our Saturday concert
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