Anthony Hopkins - Life is a Dream (Gustavo Dudamel)

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Composer: Anthony Hopkins

1. Fanfare and March
2. Farewell My Love
3. And the Waltz Goes On (arr. André Rieu)
4. My Fatherland
5. Margam
6. 1947: Suite for Solo Piano & Orchestra: I. Circus
7. 1947: Suite for Solo Piano & Orchestra: II. Bracken Road
8. 1947: Suite for Solo Piano & Orchestra: III. The Plaza
9. Stella Aria
10. Tara
11. 2 Pieces for Orchestra: No. 1, The Eagle
12. 2 Pieces for Orchestra: No. 2, Samara

Sergio Tiempo, piano

Philharmonia Orchestra

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Decca

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Acclaimed actor Anthony Hopkins unveils his most personal musical project to date, Life Is A Dream, showcasing a lifelong passion for composition alongside his legendary acting career. Performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the album features new recordings of original works written across several decades. Serving as an intimate musical memoir, the collection draws deep inspiration from Hopkins's Welsh upbringing, personal heritage, and pivotal life experiences. Reflecting the emotional depth and narrative richness of his screen roles, the release highlights a compelling artistic side of the Oscar-winning artist.

Anthony Hopkins, born in Wales in 1937, is an acclaimed actor renowned for his ability to convey profound emotion with subtle precision. After joining London’s National Theatre in 1965 and starring in classic Shakespearean roles, he earned broad recognition on Broadway in Equus and won an Emmy Award for the television film The Bunker. Hopkins achieved iconic cinematic status and an Academy Award for his performance as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, a role he reprised in two sequels. His distinguished filmography also includes acclaimed performances in The Remains of the Day, Nixon, The Two Popes, and The Father.