Tan Dun
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Tan Dun

Born 18 August 1957 · Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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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

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Hero
Fallen
The Banquet
Reign Behind a Curtain
Don't Cry, Nanking
Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949
Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976
At the Beach
The First Emperor
The Map
Zahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux Mondes
Zahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux Mondes
The First Emperor
The Banquet
The Map
Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall - Concert Great moments in music
Hero
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Fallen
Don't Cry, Nanking
Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976
Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949
At the Beach
Reign Behind a Curtain
Tan Dun · Midrow