2012 — 2020

Tan Dun

Born Aug 18, 1957August 18, 1957·Age 69

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.

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Selected works

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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

2016

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

2020

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

2012

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Filmography