Oscar-winning Sir Anthony Hopkins, at the age of 88
Oscar-winning Sir Anthony Hopkins, at the age of 88, has released music written by himself. Anthony Hopkins will release an album of classical music composed by him.
Consensus
- Anthony Hopkins is an 88-year-old actor who has written orchestral music over the past six decades.
- The album titled 'Life is a Dream' includes 12 compositions and will be released on August 21 by Decca Classics.
- The music was recorded in April at the Alexander Palace in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
- Hopkins began playing piano at age four and started composing music during his teenage years for local plays.
- The first single from the album, 'Bracken Road,' was released on July 10 and is available on streaming platforms.
Points of divergence
- The album features music performed by a philharmonic orchestra and conductor Gustavo Dudamel, recorded in April at the Alexander Palace in London. — fontanka
- The album includes contributions from cellist Gregorio Nieto and pianist Sergio Tempo during recording. — kommersant
- Hopkins' composition 'Bracken Road' was inspired by childhood memories of Margam in South Wales, reflecting streets, lawns, fields, and hills surrounding his family's home in the 1940s. — kommersant
- Hopkins stated that music has been his 'first dream' throughout life and that he continues to return to some of his works decades after writing them. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- "Life is a Dream." Sir Anthony Hopkins, at 88, Releases His First Music — Фонтанка
- Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Classical Music Composed by Him — Коммерсантъ