Anthony Hopkins, Gustavo Dudamel, Philharmonia Orchestra - Life Is A Dream [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: 4872382
Barcode: 028948723829
Release Date: 21 Aug 2026
Genre: Classical

Sir Anthony's first album released on Decca Classics Life Is A Dream brings his passion for classical music to the forefront, presenting a deeply personal collection of original compositions that reflect a lifetime of creativity, imagination, and storytelling.

Recorded with the internationally renowned Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel and featuring world-class musicians from Caracas-born Argentinian pianist Sergio Tiempo and Venezuelan cellist Gregorio Nieto, to The Bach Choir and the Choristers of Winchester Cathedral.

The album showcases Sir Anthony's unique musical voice through a series of cinematic, emotional, and richly orchestrated works, offering audiences an intimate window into a creative life that spans decades and disciplines.

Life Is A Dream is the culmination of a lifelong artistic journey and a landmark project for Decca Classics, introducing Sir Anthony's music to audiences worldwide and celebrating an extraordinary new chapter in his creative legacy.

Tracklist
Fanfare and March
Farewell My Love
And The Waltz Goes On
My Fatherland
Margam
1947 Suite: I. Circus
1947 Suite: II. Bracken Road
1947 Suite: III. The Plaza
Stella Aria
Tara
Two Pieces for Orchestra: I. Samsara
Two Pieces for Orchestra: II. The Eagle