Person

Tan Dun

Sound · Born 1957-08-18 · Changsha, Hunan Province, China

Biography

Tan Dun (born August 18, 1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and conductor. He has composed in diverse musical media incorporating both Western and traditional Chinese influences. His film score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Known for

Filmography

2024Zahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux MondesOriginal Music Composer
2023杭州第19届亚运会开幕式Music Director
2020Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the WorldSelf
2020Beethoven In BeijingSelf
2016The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road EnsembleSelf
2012Do or Die: Lang Lang's StorySelf - Composer
2012Voice
2008Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)Music Director
2007The First EmperorConductor
2006The BanquetOriginal Music Composer
2004The MapMusic
2003Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall - Concert Great moments in musicOriginal Music Composer
2002HeroOriginal Music Composer
2000Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonOriginal Music Composer
1998FallenOriginal Music Composer
1995Don't Cry, NankingOriginal Music Composer
1994Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976Original Music Composer
1994Aktion KMusic
1989Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949Original Music Composer
1984At the BeachMusic
1983Reign Behind a CurtainOriginal Music Composer

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