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Tan Dun

Age · 68 Born · Aug 18, 1957 From · Changsha, Hunan Province, China Films · 5

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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

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World poster

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

Beethoven In Beijing poster

Beethoven In Beijing

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

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

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story poster

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

Career timeline

2020

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World Notable

Beethoven In Beijing

2016

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

2012

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

Self - Composer · 2012

2007

The First Emperor

Conductor · 2007

Frequently appears with

Teodor Currentzis

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Full filmography

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World poster

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

Beethoven In Beijing poster

Beethoven In Beijing

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

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

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story poster

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

The First Emperor poster

The First Emperor

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