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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Drawing on Taoist and Buddhist ideas, ancient poetry, and natural themes, the composition blends Eastern and Western traditions through innovative vocal and orchestral techniques. flag Audiences and performers described the performance as transcendent, highlighting its emotional depth and unifying power. flag Tan, a Grammy and Academy Award winner known for merging cultural traditions, emphasized music’s role in fostering global connection and shared human experience.

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