For ARTE Concert’s Piano Day, Yann Tiersen reveals himself as a solo pianist, sitting at his keyboard. A striking performance that lifts the veil on the album Rathlin from a Distance / The Liquid Hour.

There is no need to introduce Yann Tiersen, the internationally renowned Breton musician and composer. This virtuoso multi-instrumentalist draws his inspiration from traditional Breton music. However, he does not limit his creativity, as several of his albums are magnificent electronic manifestos, sometimes verging on krautrock. An insatiable explorer, he has also made a name for himself in the composition of soundtracks, which have become as legendary as the films they accompany.

ARTE Concert’s path has often crossed that of Yann Tiersen: on the island of Ouessant for a memorable release party, at Templehof airport for a magnificent black-and-white Passengers… We are therefore delighted to be surprised once again by this Breton genius.

For ARTE Concert’s Piano Day, Yann Tiersen unveils a few melodies from Rathlin from a Distance / The Liquid Hour. Oscillating between classical piano and electronic explorations, this album is revealed here in an entirely acoustic version, just a few days before its release. Sublime!