A virtuoso by trade, Tony Ann is a solo pianist with big ideas. He fuses the styles of both the new and the old to breathtaking effect.
As a self-proclaimed harmony connoisseur, Ann is always thinking of ways to not only push the boundaries of neoclassical and instrumental music but also popular music. While Ann may be limited to music without words he successfully uses all eighty eight keys to his advantage with original compositions steeped in emotion, technique and range.
With over 100M+ views and a collective following of 4M+ across social media, Ann has navigated the online world with great success introducing younger generations to neoclassical ideas particularly through his “#playthatword” series. Using the alphabet written on his keyboard, Ann has created original compositions based on words pitched to him by his audience with many of these pieces released officially. This year, Ann has released a trilogy of EPs (EMOTIONALLY BLUE, ORANGE and RED as part of a series of 15 tracks that explores the many emotions of the human experience.
Away from his solo work, Tony's love for collaboration shines through in his work with artists like Don Diablo, Wrabel, and L.Dre, showcasing his versatility across EDM, Lofi, and Pop genres. Ann has also made his mark, co-writing hits for The Chainsmokers and touring with them as their official keyboardist for their North American arena tour, with performances on SNL and Good Morning America. Fresh off a sold-out residency in Paris, on April 30th, he is all set to meet music lovers at Turkcell Platinum Stage.