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Tan Dun

Tan Dun

Sound

Born: August 18, 1957

Changsha, Hunan Province, China

Tan Dun 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.

Biography

Tan Dun 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

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

as Self

Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt

Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt

as Self

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

as Self - Composer

Beethoven In Beijing

Beethoven In Beijing

as Self

Tan Dun

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Born

August 18, 1957 (Age: 67)

Place of Birth

Changsha, Hunan Province, China

Gender

Male

Also Known As

Dun Tan

Tan Dun

Biography

Tan Dun 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

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

as Self

Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt

Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt

as Self

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

as Self - Composer

Beethoven In Beijing

Beethoven In Beijing

as Self