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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]
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.
Chinese-American composer Tan Dun went from humble origins to global success, yet his concerns – balance, humanity, nature – remain the same.
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.
Feb 10, 2023 · Tan Dun’s remarkable journey has gone from Changsha in Hunan province, where he was born in 1957, and planting rice as a teenager, to worldwide acclaim as a composer.
Jul 13, 2023 · In the 1960s, Tan Dun was a young boy running barefoot through the fields of remote Hunan in China, yet always aware of the sounds and traditions surrounding him. Today, based in New York, he is one of the world’s most exciting composers.
Feb 17, 2020 · World-renowned artist, composer, and conductor. Tan Dun, UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador and world-renowned conductor/composer, conducted the Shanghai Disneyland Opening Concert, which globally reached a record-breaking audience of 55 million viewers.
