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Tan Dun ( Chinese: 谭盾; pinyin: Tán Dùn, Mandarin pronunciation: [tʰǎn tu̯ə̂n]; born 18 August 1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and conductor. [1] [2] A leading figure of contemporary classical music, [2] he draws from a variety of Western and Chinese influences, a dichotomy which has shaped much of his life and music. [3]
May 14, 2018 · Learn about Tan Dun, a Chinese composer who blends Western and Eastern influences in his music. He won an Oscar for his score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and composed for the reunification of Hong Kong and the millennium celebration.
Mar 17, 2023 · Amid the poised and traditional world of classical music, Chinese-American composer Tan Dun is something of a rock star. He has composed symphonies and operas that have been performed in some of the world’s most renowned venues, from Milan’s La Scala Theatre to New York’s Metropolitan Opera House.
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The world-renowned artist and UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun, has made an indelible mark on the world’s music scene with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance, and Eastern and Western traditions.
Chinese-American composer Tan Dun went from humble origins to global success, yet his concerns – balance, humanity, nature – remain the same.
Water Concerto - Tan Dun. Malta International Arts Festival 6 July 2019 Tan Dun's hypnotic three-movement Water Concerto uses water as a musical instrument – featuring the Malta Philharmonic...
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Oct 30, 2015 · NYO-USA performs Tan Dun’s Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds in Carnegie Hall on July 11, 2015, under the direction of Charles Dutoit. Watch additional highlights from this concert at:...
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