Anthony Hopkins pivots to classical composition with Decca deal

The project centers on the single Bracken Road, a piece Hopkins originally improvised on a piano in 1963 while working as a young actor at the Liverpool Playhouse. This collection serves as a retrospective of his creative life, drawing inspiration from his Welsh roots and the cinematic influences that shaped his early years. Hopkins noted that music remained his primary desire throughout his time in Hollywood, with several compositions having lived with him for decades before reaching a formal recording studio.

The album features the Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The recording includes contributions from cellist Gregorio Nieto and pianist Sergio Tiempo, who help bring to life the orchestral textures Hopkins developed over the years. According to Decca Classics, the music reflects the same emotional depth found in his acclaimed performances in The Silence of the Lambs and The Father. The full collection is scheduled for release on August 21.