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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]
Chinese-American composer Tan Dun went from humble origins to global success, yet his concerns – balance, humanity, nature – remain the same.
Mar 17, 2023 · How Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun's career was forged through tragedy and triumph. The Chinese-American musician will perform his latest orchestral work, Buddha Passion, in the capital this weekend, as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival.
Feb 10, 2023 · Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion is a striking fusion of Chinese and western music — review. The work was inspired by cave paintings in Dunhuang, which led Tan Dun to a decade of musical...
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.
May 14, 2018 · Tan Dun. Academy-award winning composer Tan Dun (born 1957) grew up in Communist China during the peak years of Premier Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution. Although he never had formal music training as a young child, when Dun first heard the music of such Western legends as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart at the age of 19 his life suddenly gained ...
Aug 5, 2023 · Tan Dun is one of the most celebrated composers alive. He’s composed scores for vastly successful films, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (for which he won an Oscar), and the...