“TAN’s contribution is to make everything about the concert experience, even holding a program on your lap, part of the heightened sensations.－Los Angeles Times

The original score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon attracted the world’s attention on Tan Dun, but his creative talent is never limited to film scores. The inspiration of his works came from different stages of his life, from his home in rural Hunan, China to the skyscrapers in New York City. With such diversity, the sound of his music flows from the ancient past to the modern world, like a river connecting distant realms. While multimedia technologies are employed in his concert performances, his music features oriental zen spirit and stimulates imagination beyond the arena.

The Oscar-winning score of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a world famous work and made the film even more touching. Tan Dun created the music that fits the atmosphere of traditional Chinese martial arts world as well as a story of love and forgiveness. Come and hear this exciting, timeless piece performed by an enhanced orchestra of both Chinese and western instruments. It is by no means a mere replay of classics but a recreation of transforming strength.

In this concert you will also hear Tan Dun’s first internet symphony Eroica, a piece full of powerful impact. It was originally written for the YouTube network symphony project and performed by musicians from all over the world gathered by YouTube in New York. Now you can hear it right in the concert hall in Taipei, performed by NSO, an outstanding orchestra. Earth Concerto-A Dialogue with Gustav Mahler is unique for its combination of sounds created with organic objects and the ceramics from YiXin, China and Ying Ge, Taiwan, come and hear the amazing timber that conveys the message of eternity!

Composer、Conductor／TAN Dun

The conceptual and multifaceted composer/conductor Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the world's music scene with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance, and Eastern and Western traditions. A winner of today's most prestigious honors including the Grammy Award, Oscar/Academy Award, Grawemeyer Award for classical composition and Musical America's Composer of The Year.

TAN Dun: Internet Symphony No. 1 Eroica
Earth Concerto–A Dialogue with Gustav Mahler
Tan Dun: Crouching Tiger Concerto for Double Orchestra and Two Soloists

＊This program is also part of the 2009/10MyNSO. The 2009/10 MyNSO subscription package is available starting mid July 2009. Subscribers are allowed to choose only one of the two packages. There is no refund or return for single concerts after subscription.