Tony Ann & ARKAI
Biographie Tony Ann & ARKAI
Tony Ann
is a virtuoso solo pianist who seamlessly blends contemporary and classical styles. A harmony connoisseur, he pushes the boundaries of neoclassical and popular music, creating emotionally rich compositions using the full range of the piano’s 88 keys.
With over 1 billion views, 300 million streams, and more than 6 million followers on social media, Tony has captivated a global audience and inspired a new generation through his viral “#playthatword” series and his acclaimed debut album EMOTIONS (Deluxe) released with Decca Records France (Universal Music Group).
Tony’s world tour continues to sell out venues across the globe, from Helsinki to Kuala Lumpur, Chicago to Melbourne, São Paulo to Bilbao. In 2024, he received multiple standing ovations at sold-out concerts in prestigious venues such as the Olympia in Paris and the Barbican in London.
Tony’s critically acclaimed album 360° showcases the emotional and stylistic range that defines his artistry. Following this, he will release a collaborative orchestral project with genre-defying duo ARKAI, reimagining Tony’s most beloved compositions through additional instrumentation.
His single ICARUS was recently certified diamond, with over 50 million streams (excluding France), affirming his global impact.
Praised by the press, Tony was named “the new piano star” by Les Échos. His recognition continues to grow across the music industry, with increasing support from media and fellow artists alike.
ARKAI
Together, they form ARKAI, a GRAMMY®-nominated, genre-defying duo that bridges the classical and the contemporary, weaving cinematic soundscapes with electrifying virtuosity into epic performances around the world.
Jonathan and Philip merge their classically trained, Juilliard-honed artistry with a bold, genre-blending vision, the acoustic and electronic, the intimate and the cinematic. The duo has released two albums, Crossroads (2024) and the freshly GRAMMY®-nominated Brightside (2025) and built their striking visual identity through a series of stunning videos and performances on prestigious stages, from the EMMY Awards to the GRAMMY Museum to a Lakers playoff game to a virtual TED Talk reaching 30,000 people.
Since first performing together in 2018, ARKAI has been a self-contained unit—writing, producing, mixing, and crafting every visual with fearless creativity. The duo has also collaborated with notable artists, including celebrity violinist Lindsey Stirling, GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste, chart-topping pianist Tony Ann, and renowned photographer David LaChapelle. Jonathan sums up the purpose behind ARKAI: “It’s all about inspiring people to live fuller, more beautiful lives.”
“We are an electro-acoustic duo, a bridge between worlds,” explains cellist Philip Sheegog. “That’s the defining characteristic of ARKAI.” Violinist Jonathan Miron, the other half of the duo, continues, “The best way to describe us is probably Hans Zimmer meets 2CELLOS.”
