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Anthony Hopkins, 88, launches composing career with release of first single

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Newest development Jul 10, 2026 · 3 reportsSir Anthony Hopkins to release debut album inspired by his childhood

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — It’s never too late to follow your dream. At age 88, two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins has released his first single as a composer. The single, “Bracken Road,” comes from “a selection of orchestral works written across more than six decades” that will be released …

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    Anthony Hopkins, 88, launches composing career with release of first single

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    Sir Anthony Hopkins to release debut album inspired by his childhood

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  1. The Guardian

    ‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Hollywood actor signs recording deal with Decca after decades of composing pieces inspired by his Welsh childhood Anthony Hopkins says he has achieved his “first desire” of signing a record deal, with his debut single being released on Friday.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Original Compositions (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Oscar-winning actor signed a record deal with Decca Classics for Life Is a Dream , which was conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

  3. Deadline

    Anthony Hopkins Signs Record Deal & Sets Release Of Classical Music Album (opens Deadline)

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    Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal with classical music label Decca Classics and will release a collection of recordings through the label next month. The project has been titled Life Is A Dream and will feature compositions written by Hopkins and performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmo…

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Anthony Hopkins to Release Debut Classical Album That He’s Been Composing Over Six Decades (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The 88-year-old Oscar winner said: "Music was my first desire, my first wish."

  5. KION Central Coast

    Anthony Hopkins, 88, launches composing career with release of first single (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — It’s never too late to follow your dream. At age 88, two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins has released his first single as a composer. The single, “Bracken Road,” comes from “a selection of orchestral works written across more than six decades” that will be released …

  6. The Daily Caller

  7. BBC News

    Sir Anthony Hopkins to release debut album inspired by his childhood (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The album is a collection of pieces the Oscar-winning actor has worked on for more than 60 years.

  8. People

    Anthony Hopkins, 88, Releases First Single After ‘Composing Music All My Life’ (opens People)

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    The actor’s debut album, ‘Life Is a Dream,’ will drop on Aug. 21

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