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Tan Dun

Born 1957-08-18Changsha, Hunan Province, China

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.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2020Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the WorldSelf 2020Beethoven In BeijingSelf 2016The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road EnsembleSelf 2012Do or Die: Lang Lang's StorySelf - Composer 2007The First EmperorConductor