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"An epic, multimedia production, full of big-screen emotions and unabashed melodrama; Beijing Opera meets Hollywood, more or less. Tan Dun’s melodies soared and swooped through the air — like the actors, they were borne aloft on gusts of wind..."
– Washington Post

Love. Betrayal. Death. Revenge. Resurrection.
World-renowned composer and conductor Tan Dun leads the Singapore Festival Orchestra in this concert of his film music for the critically acclaimed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero and The Banquet. These tales of love, desire and sacrifice, told through beautiful lush orchestrations, are accompanied by visual projections of scenes from the three films.

The cello in the Crouching Tiger Concerto, played by Ng Pei-Sian, represents the voice of Llo, who dreamt of attaining spiritual transcendence through martial arts. Her dramatic journey of sacrifice, determination and power can be heard throughout the concerto until the final Farewell.

The violin in the Hero Concerto, played by Wang Jiamin, relates the ancient story of Flying Snow who sacrificed love to defend her country, seeking above all else, revenge and the redemption of her people.

And in The Banquet Concerto, the voice of Empress Ano, who sacrifices love in pursuit of power, is represented by the piano, played by Sun Jiayi.

About Tan Dun

An Academy and Grammy award-winning composer and conductor, Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the international music scene with a creative repertoire that spans from classical music to multimedia performances, of Eastern and Western traditions. His music has been played throughout the world by leading orchestras at opera houses, concert halls, international festivals and on radio and television.

Tan Dun official website: http://www.tandunonline.com


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