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Tan Dun

Tan Dun

Born: 1957-08-18 • Changsha, 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.

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