Anthony HopkinsThe revered Welsh artist is releasing his first single, ‘Bracken Road,’ at the age of 88. Fulfilling his lifelong dream of signing a record deal, the inspirational artist will unveil his first album. The album, ‘Life is a Dream,’ contains pieces of his extraordinary choice that spanned sixty years.Here’s a closer look at Anthony Hopkins’ new album and single release.While Anthony Hopkins made a name for himself in the shows and received many accolades as a professional actor, he was once a 4-year-old child who took piano lessons with enthusiasm. “Music was my first passion, my first passion; I’ve been writing music all my life. Some of these pieces have stayed with me for years, and I keep coming back to them. My whole life is a dream. Signing with Decca is the opportunity of a lifetime,” an official statement from the Academy Award winner, published by record company Decca Classics, read, The Guardian. Anthony Hopkins’ debut album is produced by the Grammy-winning director Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra, as well as the talented soloists, Gregorio Nieto and veteran pianist Sergio Tiempo. “My greatest gratitude and respect goes to maestro Gustavo Dudamel, whose art is a very important part of the musical journey,” he said.The song that was released “Bracken Road” was composed by the actor in 1963 when he was a young actor at the Liverpool Playhouse. In another song, ‘My Fatherland,’ he pays tribute to Wales for its humble beginnings. “I am the son of my father, a baker,” he added. In addition, he visits childhood memories of Port Talbot, memories of his grandfather and close friends.Hopkins began improvising on the piano at age 6 and eventually composed music for local concerts as a teenager. Even during his acting career, he worked as a piano player and continued his passion. Now, after all these years, ‘Life of A Dream’ was filmed in April and will be released on August 21, 2026.