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Chinese American composer Tan Dun premiered his expanded Choral Concerto: Nine at Lincoln Center on October 29, 2025, celebrating Bard College’s 20th anniversary and honoring President Leon Botstein’s 50-year tenure.
Chinese American composer Tan Dun premiered his expanded Choral Concerto: Nine at Lincoln Center on October 29, 2025, marking Bard College’s 20th anniversary and President Leon Botstein’s 50th year at the institution.
Originally planned for Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the pandemic delayed the work, allowing Tan to expand it into a three-part piece inspired by the number nine, symbolizing “wine” and “everlasting” in Chinese.
Drawing on Taoist and Buddhist ideas, ancient poetry, and natural themes, the composition blends Eastern and Western traditions through innovative vocal and orchestral techniques.
Audiences and performers described the performance as transcendent, highlighting its emotional depth and unifying power.
Tan, a Grammy and Academy Award winner known for merging cultural traditions, emphasized music’s role in fostering global connection and shared human experience.
El compositor chino-estadounidense Tan Dun estrenó su Concierto Coral expandido: Nine en el Lincoln Center el 29 de octubre de 2025, celebrando el 20 aniversario de Bard College y honrando los 50 años de mandato del presidente Leon Botstein.