Tan Dun

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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.

Most Popular Tan Dun Trailers

Total trailers found: 20

Hero Trailer (2002)

19 December 2002

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Trailer (2000)

06 July 2000

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Fallen Trailer (1998)

16 January 1998

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

The Banquet Trailer (2006)

14 September 2006

Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor.

At the Beach Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

"At he beach" - A hidden masterpiece: one part rural elegy, one part urban romance, forged together in an editing tour de force.

Beethoven In Beijing Trailer (2020)

06 August 2020

"Beethoven in Beijing" starts with a forgotten moment in history —the first American orchestra's visit to communist China.

杭州第19届亚运会开幕式 Trailer (2023)

23 September 2023

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story Trailer (2012)

12 November 2012

Reign Behind a Curtain Trailer (1983)

20 October 1983

The Map Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

A performance documentary which preserves a special performance of Tan Dun's trail-blazing performance piece, performed by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra under the direction of the composer, and featuring soloist Anssi Karttunen on cello.

Don't Cry, Nanking Trailer (1995)

14 September 1995

In December 1937, during the Second Japanese-Sino War, a Chinese doctor, his Japanese pregnant wife, their teenage daughter and their young son travel from Shanghai to Nanjing seeking shelter in the Capital during the Japanese invasion.

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Trailer (2016)

10 June 2016

Follow several talented members of the ensemble as they gather in locations across the world, exploring the ways art can both preserve traditions and shape cultural evolution.

Aktion K Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

A documentary about the greatest mass exodus from a nazi concentration camp, which took place at the upper Austrian hills, in 1945.

Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949 Trailer (1989)

27 September 1989

The first film, China in Revolution, describes the epic upheaval that began in China with the fall of the last emperor in 1911.

Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976 Trailer (1994)

13 April 1994

The trilogy continues with The Mao Years, a look at the next period of modern China’s history: Mao Zedong’s rule, from 1949 to his death in 1976.

The First Emperor Trailer (2007)

13 January 2007

The incomparable Plácido Domingo began a new chapter in his legendary Met career when he created the role of Emperor Qin in the world premiere of Tan Dun’s epic opera.

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World Trailer (2020)

30 November 2020

The 9th Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most popular pieces of classical music in the world.

Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall - Concert Great moments in music Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

At the beginning of the 20th century, the young Chinese pianist divided music lovers: some praised his desire to popularize classical music, while others mocked his “showman” side.

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

Tan Dun portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery, a voyage depicting spiritual experiences as well as a geographical expedition.

Zahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux Mondes Trailer (2024)

04 September 2024

Led by the conductor Zahia Ziouani and the choreographer Mourad Merzouki, a humanist concert combining classical music, contemporary creation, dance and world traditions.