Sir Anthony Hopkins on his new album of orchestral works and his first love -- music

NPR | By A Martínez

Published August 24, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Sir Anthony Hopkins, the celebrated Welsh actor who has a new album of orchestral works composed over six decades. It's called "Life is a Dream."

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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