Tan Dun

Born: 1957-08-18

Birthplace: Changsha, Hunan Province, China

Biography

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

Hero
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Fallen
The Banquet
Reign Behind a Curtain
Don't Cry, Nanking
杭州第19届亚运会开幕式
At the Beach
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)

Top Movie Credits

Hero Original Music Composer
Fallen Original Music Composer
The Banquet Original Music Composer
Reign Behind a Curtain Original Music Composer
Don't Cry, Nanking Original Music Composer