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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]
In 2013, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Tan Dun is a Chinese-born American composer and conductor. A leading figure of contemporary classical music, he draws from a variety of Western and Chinese influences, a dichotomy which has shaped much of his life and music.
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Feb 10, 2023 · Composer Tan Dun: ‘I wanted to be a western shaman, the conductor of a western orchestra’. The Chinese-American musician has written pieces premiered by Lang Lang and Yo-Yo Ma and even won an...
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Chinese-American composer Tan Dun went from humble origins to global success, yet his concerns – balance, humanity, nature – remain the same.
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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May 14, 2018 · Composer. For the Record … Selected compositions. Selected discography. Sources. Chinese composer Tan Dun ’ s ethnically diverse and innovative compositions have been performed in the major concert halls of the world and have earned prestigious awards.
Jun 15, 2006 · Kronos Quartet. Flipboard. Composer Tan Dun grew up in Mao's China. As a boy, he saw his parents sent away for so-called "re-education." He describes his musical coming of age under China's...