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‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single

At 88 years old, actor Anthony Hopkins is launching a new career as a classical composer following the release of his debut single.

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The obvious questions

What record label has Anthony Hopkins signed with?

Hopkins has signed a deal with Decca Classics.

What type of music is Hopkins releasing?

He is releasing a debut single and a forthcoming orchestral album in the classical genre.

How long has Hopkins been working on this music?

Coverage indicates that the compositions for the album were written over the past six decades.

🌍 Around the world

This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 23 minutes before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 10, 12:29 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 10, 12:06 UTC · Espinof

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The story so far

Anthony Hopkins has officially pivoted to a career in music, signing a recording contract with Decca Classics. Alongside this announcement, the actor has released his debut single, with plans for an upcoming orchestral album.

Coverage from outlets including CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and The Guardian highlights that the compositions featured on the forthcoming album were written over the course of six decades. Reporting notes that Hopkins, 88, is transitioning into this new professional pursuit after a career in Hollywood.

Future updates will focus on the release of the full orchestral LP. Details regarding the exact tracklist and specific publication dates for the remainder of the collection are not yet specified by the coverage.

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Topics

Anthony Hopkins Decca Classics Classical Music Entertainment

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