http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/Leo-de-Boisgisson xx http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2009/06/17/Return-of-the-Prodigal-Son-An-Interview-with-Yann-Tiersen <!--paging_filter--><p><em><img hspace="10" height="496" width="500" vspace="10" src="/files/u462/yann-tiersen-foto-5226.jpg" /><br /><br />Editor&rsquo;s Note: This interview was submitted by the show organizer, Leo de Boisgisson</em></p> <p>Equal parts classic, folk and avant-rock, the music of Breton born multi-instrumentalist and composer <a href="http://www.yanntiersen.com/">Yann Tiersen</a> has struck a chord with fans around the globe &ndash; a sound exemplified by his memorable score to the French blockbuster <em>Amelie</em>. 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 <a href="http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/Yugong-Yishan">Yugong Yishan</a>. We caught up with him before his arrival in town to talk composition, obscure electronic instruments and the Cocteau Twins.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2009/06/17/Return-of-the-Prodigal-Son-An-Interview-with-Yann-Tiersen">read more</a></p> http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2009/06/17/Return-of-the-Prodigal-Son-An-Interview-with-Yann-Tiersen#comments Interview Events Beijing People Leo de Boisgisson Live Music Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +0800 thebeijinger 514694 at http://www.thebeijinger.com