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Tan Dun

Tan Dun

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
Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World
2020 • Self
Beethoven In Beijing
Beethoven In Beijing
2020 • Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016 • Self
Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 • Self - Composer
The First Emperor
The First Emperor
2007 • Conductor

Full filmography

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World
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Beethoven In Beijing
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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
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Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 • Self - Composer
View movie
The First Emperor
The First Emperor
2007 • Conductor
View movie
Tan Dun – Biography, Known For & Filmography