Nell Shaw Cohen, Composer and Multimedia Artist

Nell Shaw Cohen is a composer and multimedia artist based in New York City. She has written music for chamber ensembles, solo instruments, orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, solo voice, and rock band. Cohen's music has been performed in over 30 concerts at museums, concert halls, theaters, and salons by the JACK Quartet and members of The Chelsea Symphony, A Far Cry, among many others.

Cohen also produces video and interactive media at Beyond the Notes. Her unique multimedia pieces, such as The Faraway Nearby, have been viewed by thousands online.

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Featured Compositions and Multimedia Projects

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Beyond the Notes

Unique online multimedia experiences exploring the visual and performing arts, from online art installations integrating music and video to interactive documentaries exploring music history.

Visit beyondthenotes.org for an overview of all current projects.


Music Inspired by Art	The Marin Headlands in Fog	John Heiss on Charles Ives

Music Inspired by Art

This short video explores Cohen's multimedia concert programs featuring music inspired by visual art. Learn about Cohen's music inspired by art.

The Winding Path (2013)

String Quartet performed by The JACK Quartet. Learn about this performance.

Watercolors (2011)

A Musical Tribute to Charles Burchfield at the Parrish Art Museum performed by The Chelsea Quintet. Learn about Watercolors.

The Faraway Nearby: Georgia O'Keeffe and the New Mexico Landscape (2010)

Original video and score for flute, clarinet, piano, violin, and cello.
Learn about The Faraway Nearby.