Editor’s Note: This interview was submitted by the show organizer, Leo de Boisgisson

Equal parts classic, folk and avant-rock, the music of Breton born multi-instrumentalist and composer Yann Tiersen has struck a chord with fans around the globe – a sound exemplified by his memorable score to the French blockbuster Amelie. Having played a successful show here last year, Tiersen returns to Beijing this for two shows this Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, for a performance at Yugong Yishan. We caught up with him before his arrival in town to talk composition, obscure electronic instruments and the Cocteau Twins.