TONY ANN ELEVATES HIS BIGGEST HITS WITH STUNNING ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS ALONGSIDE GRAMMY-NOMINATED DUO ARKAI
SYNERGY EP TO BE RELEASED APRIL 3, PRE-SAVE NOW
FIRST SINGLE "RAIN (feat. ARKAI)[ORCHESTRAL VERSION]" - OUT NOW
30 JANUARY 2026 (TORONTO, ON) — SYNERGY EP sees Tony Ann team up with GRAMMY®-nominated, genre-defying electroacoustic duo ARKAI to reimagine fan favourites from his EMOTIONS collection within a symphonic setting. Featuring standout tracks such as ICARUS, RAIN, and DESIRE, the collaboration amplifies the emotional core of Ann’s compositions in an electrifying new form, driven by powerful string lines that bridge neoclassical solo piano and cinematic (different word) pop.
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The album ebbs and flows dynamically, with ARKAI’s modern, cinematic sound complementing Ann’s distinctive melodic sensibility to create a coherent and immersive sonic journey. Virtuosic yet accessible, SYNERGY offers a compelling entry point into the emerging pop-classical scene, spotlighting a new generation of artists forging their own paths within an exciting and evolving genre.
SYNERGY Tracklist:
1. RUSH OF LIFE (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
2. ICARUS (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
3. LOST (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
4. RAIN (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
5. EUPHORIA (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
6. GRIEF (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
7. COURAGE (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
8. PULSE (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
9. DESIRE (feat. ARKAI) - Orchestral Version
Artwork for "RAIN (feat. ARKAI) - [Orchestral Version]"
First single out today, "RAIN (feat. ARKAI) - [Orchestral Version]" finds Tony Ann further refining his cinematic language, expanding the emotional nuance of the original solo piano work through rich orchestration. The piece unfolds with fluid, repeating figures that shimmer like falling droplets, creating a sense of calm that gradually deepens into quiet intensity. Subtle harmonic shifts and sustained string textures allow the music to breathe, while gentle dynamic swells evoke both reflection and release. Through careful orchestration and evolving tension, Ann transforms RAIN into an immersive arrangement that balances intimacy and scale, capturing the quiet power and inevitability of nature in motion.
Photo: Tony Ann
ABOUT TONY ANN
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 Canada.
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.
Photo: ARKAI (electro-acoustic duo)
ABOUT ARKAI
“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.”
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.”
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