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Tan Dun's concerto by paper
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Paper is usually what music is written on, but for Chinese composer Tan Dun, it's the instrument for his concerto. Let's listen to a performance with paper in the central China city of Changsha.
How can paper play a concerto? Orchestral instruments work in harmony are a wide variety of paper in various shapes. There's everything from transparent drawing paper, to a roll of toilet paper.
That's part of Tan Dun's exploration of "Organic Music"based on everyday and traditional Asian material such as water, tea, or ceramics.
Tan Dun said, "Making music and making art is a challenge from life and it's also our challenge to life."
Tan Dun became a noted composer for his contribution to the film "Crouching Tiger, Hiding Dragon", which was also performed as the movie played on a big-screen backdrop.
Audience Member, said, "It's fantastic! Very professional, especially "Crouching Tiger, Hiding Dragon' and some Olympic pieces. I got really involved."
52-year-old Tan Dun is one of the most preeminent names in contemporary music. His concert "Sound of Music" is also his tribute to mark the 2000th year after organic paper was invented.
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