Anthony Hopkins, 88, to Release Debut Classical Album 'Life is a Dream'

At 88 years old, two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is set to release his debut classical composition album, Life is a Dream, on August 21. The album compiles pieces he has written privately over six decades, recorded with the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Source: infobae

The Album

Life is a Dream features 12 original compositions, including the first single Bracken Road, inspired by Hopkins's childhood in Margam, South Wales. Source: euronewses Another piece, My Fatherland, pays homage to his Welsh roots. Source: infobae The actor-narrator has described the project as "a deeply personal collection reflecting a lifetime of creativity." Source: CNN

Collaborations

The recording was made at Alexandra Palace in London and includes performances by Argentine pianist Sergio Tiempo, Venezuelan cellist Gregorio Nieto, The Bach Choir, and choristers from Winchester Cathedral. Source: lavozar Dudamel, music director of the New York Philharmonic, praised Hopkins's music: "The same depth of imagination, humanity and emotional truth that has defined his extraordinary work... is present in his music." Source: CNN

Past Musical Work

This is not Hopkins's first foray into music. He learned piano at age four and began composing as a teenager. Source: abc In 2012 he released Composer, an album of original works performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which earned him a Classic Brit Award. Source: euronewses He also debuted live in Saudi Arabia in 2025 with a concert version of Life is a Dream. Source: infobae