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Tan Dun
vn, *1957 CN
Musician / Composer / Conductor of Classical
A.k.a. 谭盾
Tan Dun (simplified Chinese: 谭盾; traditional Chinese: 譚盾; pinyin: Tán Dùn, [tʰǎn tu̯ə̂n]; born 1957, Changsha, Hunan) is a Chinese contemporary classical composer and conductor, most widely known for his scores for the movies Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero, as well as composing music for the medal ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His works often incorporate audiovisual elements; use instruments constructed from organic materials, such as paper, water, and stone; and, are often inspired by traditional Chinese theatrical and ritual performance. In 2013, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
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For the World on Martial Arts Trilogy: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Banquet & Hero by Tan Dun Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Martial Arts Trilogy: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Banquet & Hero by Tan Dun The Banquet: 2. Waiting on The Banquet by Tan Dun, Lang Lang & Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Farewell on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun Yearning of the Sword on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun Overture on Martial Arts Trilogy: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Banquet & Hero by Tan Dun Night Fight on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun Gone with Leaves on Hero - Music from the Original Soundtrack by Tan Dun Farewell, Hero on Martial Arts Trilogy: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Banquet & Hero by Tan Dun Longing on Hero - Music from the Original Soundtrack by Tan DunTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Ritual (Violin Concertos) | Tan Dun, Eldbjørg Hemsing, Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester | 2019 | Album |
| Horizon 7 | Concertgebouworkest, George Benjamin, Magnus Lindberg, Tan Dun, David Robertson, Daniel Harding, Richard Rijnvos | 2016 | Album |
| Tan Dun - Concerto For Orchestra | Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Tan Dun | 2012 | Album |
| The Martial Arts Trilogy | Tan Dun | 2011 | Compil. |
| Cérémonial | André Jolivet, Steve Reich, Tan Dun, Babette Koblenz – Alexander Hülshoff • SchlagEnsemble H/F/M • Christian Roderburg | 2008 | Album |
| Tan Dun: Pipa Concerto • Hayashi: Viola Concerto • Takemitsu: Nostalghia | Tan Dun, Hikaru Hayashi, Toru Takemitsu, Wu Man, Yuri Bashmet, Moscow Soloists | 2008 | Album |
| The Banquet (Music From The Original Soundtrack) | Tan Dun | 2006 | Album |
| Hero (Music From The Original Soundtrack) | Tan Dun | 2002 | Album |
| Water Passion After St. Matthew | Tan Dun | 2002 | Album |
| The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Interview | Yo-Yo Ma and Tan Dun | 2000 | Album |
| Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Tan Dun | 2000 | Album |
| Bitter Love | Tan Dun, Ying Huang | 1999 | Album |
| One Love | Tan Dun | 1999 | Single |
| 2000 Today | Tan Dun | 1999 | Single |
| 2000 Today | Tan Dun | 1999 | Album |
| Out Of Peking Opera · Death And Fire · Orchestral Theatre II: Re | Tan Dun - Cho-Liang Lin · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Muhai Tang | 1998 | Album |
| Symphony 1997 (Heaven Earth Mankind) | Tan Dun - Yo-Yo Ma | 1997 | Album |
| Marco Polo (An Opera Within An Opera) | Tan Dun - Radio Kamerorkest, Cappella Amsterdam | 1997 | Album |
| Ghost Opera | Kronos Quartet, Wu Man - Tan Dun | 1997 | Album |
| Song of Peace (Radio Edit) | Tan Dun, Yo-Yo Ma, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Ancient Bells Of Hubei | 1997 | Single |
| Paper Muisc | Tan Dun | 1994 | Album |
| Snow In June | Tan Dun | 1993 | Album |
| On Taoism, Orchestral Theatre I, Death and Fire | Tan Dun | 1993 | Album |
| Nine Songs – Ritual Opera | Tan Dun | 1990 | Album |
| Feng Ya Song | Tan Dun | 1984 | Album |
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