Yann Tiersen

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Critics Consensus

Based on 37 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Yann Tiersen is rated as a neither good nor bad live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Yann Tiersen concert reviews describe live shows and performances as playful, whimsical, emotional, confident, avant-garde, operatic, and compelling.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Yann Tiersen concerts? Yann Tiersen concerts usually last around 45 minutes.

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On tour

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands, (October 27); Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Düsseldorf, Germany, (October 29); De Roma, Antwerpen, Belgium, (October 29); 104 / Cent Quatre, Paris, France, (October 30); Figures Libres, Vendômes, France, (October 31); Robert Schumann Saal, Düsseldorf, Germany, (November 1); Sala Paral·lel 62, Barcelona, Spain, (November 9); Coliseu Porto Ageas, Porto, Portugal, (November 11); Sagres Campo Pequeno, Lisboa, Portugal, (November 12);

Artist Info

Genre

pop

Origin

Brest, Finistere, Bretagne, France (6/23/1970)

Bio

Yann Tiersen (born June 23, 1970 in Brest, Brittany, France) has been honing his musical aesthetic since he could stand on two legs. He started learning piano at the age of four, taking up violin at the age of six and receiving classical training at musical academies in Rennes, Nantes and Boulogne.

Has Performed With

Asobi Seksu

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

September 15, 2022

It’s a real surprise to find The Roundhouse still selling beer. Presumably, the supplies of mead were en route, being transported by bands of peasants grateful for the opportunity to serve a nation in this time of enforced sadness. We’ll all need something to get us through these difficult times.

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The Upcoming (UK)

October 31, 2017

His latest release, EUSA, moves away from the busy, dense sounds that characterised his earlier work and focuses instead on solo piano music.

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The AU Review (Australia)

January 27, 2017

Of course I knew soft ocean waves weren’t creeping up to multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen when he took the stage at the Sydney Opera House earlier this week, but I could have sworn I saw them.

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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

January 25, 2017

Sydney Yann Tiersen brings a music box of treats on a stormy night

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The Guardian (UK)

May 9, 2016

For a lot of his fans however he’ll always be the guy behind the whimsical romantic soundtrack to the 2001 film Amelie.

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

September 25, 2014

“How many instruments can you play?” “Three”, said the young man rather confidently, for he was considered by many of his friends to be musically gifted.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 30, 2012

Though he’s best known for his soundtrack work, most notably the whimsical score for Amelie, he’s also released seven solo albums over a quietly prolific career that spans nearly two decades.

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