André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On (composed by: Anthony Hopkins) 

If Sir Hopkins hadn't done anything else in his entire life, this waltz would still be enough to remember him.

I love it how he is just there, just somewhere in the audience, not in the first row nothing fancy, he is just there

When a film is made in memory of Anthony Hopkins they must show this masterpiece as an obligation.

Who else just learned that Sir Anthony Hopkins wrote a genuine masterpiece?

this guy didn't produce this waltz earlier in his life because he was afraid that nobody would like it. and you hear how beautiful this waltz is. imagine how many artists have been too afraid to share their work. imagine the wonderful pieces of music we could have if we would just lighten up a bit.

I love how not only is he (Anthony Hopkins) watching the musicians, but he is also watching the crowd and smiling at their reaction to the music

Anthony Hopkins is a quiet humble genius... whether acting, painting....But composing this ...made me cry....beautiful and goosebumps.

I think we can say that Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest artists of all time.

WTF!! Anthony Hopkins made this piece of art!??!?! Not only an incredible actor, but also a composer? How have I not heard about this??

Fun fact: it was actually Sir Anthony’s wife Lady Hopkins who encouraged him to put his waltz out there. So if it wasn’t for Lady Hopkins we would never have heard this absolute masterpiece of music.

It's like the spirit of two lovers finally unite again and dance in the same ballroom that they'd danced at once before for an eternity. Their hearts melting together with each movement of their waltz.

Thank you Sir Anthony Hopkins for composing this piece and thanks you André Rieu and Strauss orcestra for playing it. Beautiful performance

Sir Anthony Hopkins actually composed this around 1964, when he was roughly 26 years old. It took his wife in 2011 to quietly contact Andre Rieu and send him a copy of it for the waltz to be actually played; Hopkins never pushed for it to be produced, oddly enough; maybe out of shyness, or maybe simply out of humility. Gorgeous.

This piece was composed by Hopkins in 1964 he was 26 at the time...this man got it all😊❤👍👏👏👏

Legendary Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is also a pianist and composer, with a deep love of music. And here’s a magical moment, where one of his first compositions is heard anew, thanks to ‘King of the Waltz’ André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. The actor wrote this piece, "And the Waltz Goes On" in 1964 when he was in his 20s. Years later, Hopkins and his wife were watching one of André Rieu’s famous concerts. “I’d love to have that waltz played in Vienna,” the actor said to his wife, as a passing comment. Little known to Hopkins, his wife then contacted Rieu and shared the sheet music of the nearly 50-year-old composition. The Dutch violinist then surprised the Welsh actor with a phone call, saying his orchestra had just rehearsed his waltz and wanted to perform it live. A few months later, that Vienna premiere became a reality. The Dutch violinist recalled Hopkins coming to him afterwards, saying, “I love it, I love it, and I have tears in my eyes!” Rieu added: “Playing his waltz for the first time in one of the most beautiful halls in Vienna was like a dream for both of us.” Rieu and his orchestra continued to tour with the piece. The above performance took place in 2012, during the Dutch violinist’s famous Maastricht concerts. Watch as a visibly moved Hopkins watches the performance from the audience. Afterwards the actor stands and removes his hat, thanking the orchestra and waving to the Maastricht crowd. He may be best known as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs or Odin in Marvel’s Thor, but Sir Anthony Hopkins’ piano and compositional talents have taken the Internet by storm in recent years. During the Covid pandemic, the movie legend went viral on social media, playing his piano music with his pet cat Niblo perched on his lap. Earlier this year, he stunned hotel staff with spontaneous piano playing in an empty lobby. Though he has enjoyed a glittering career as an actor, he often speaks of music and composition as a first love. “Music was my first desire, my first wish,” Hopkins told Gramophone magazine in 2009. “I soon realised that I wanted to be involved and started composing at an early age, writing for the piano.” From that first wish, to a Vienna premiere almost 50 years later. Musical dreams can really come true...

I'm not a classical guy, but this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard

I cannot fathom how someone can imagine the music In their heads and produce such a beautiful piece.

Never asked anyone to play it, and yet it's absolutely hauntingly beautiful. How much magnificent art is out there that never sees the light of day?

I pray that my Daddy is watching this from Heaven-he would absolutely love it❤😢

I love reading the comments in all different languages from all over the word. This music has bought us all together....

Theres drama, passion, love and anger, sadness and boldness, a perfect waltz. And imagine, if Lady Hopkins never convinced Sir Hopkins to release this, we wouldn’t have this amazing masterpiece. Utmost respect for the two of them.

I love how Andre Rieu's audiences really get into the music. They are not somberly polite, they really enjoy it!

This man has created a theme song for himself. I can definitely see this as the theme song for a biographical film about him in the future. His eyes twinkling and smile means he is so happy.

I genuinely want to walk down the aisle to this. It’s beautiful and perfect.

I’m thrilled Mr Hopkins is not only a fantastic actor, no, he’s also a brilliant musician

Just... goosebumps... Did you see how many people in the audience seemed to just wanting to dance? Imagine a huge dance floor emerges and all stand up, rushing to it and just dance to this beautiful music

Can you imagine never being able to hear this. I dont even have words, just thank you.

This brings back hope for humanity . . . as long as music is in there, there's hope out there.

his smile on his face as he listened to his own piece

Wow, I never knew Anthony Hopkins was a composer! This is simply marvelous, brought me so many indescribable emotions.

What a gift this orchestra is to humanity. Such a blessing. Thank you to all those who studied and practiced so many hours for us to enjoy. I close my eyes and pretend I’m dancing with my late husband. What joy!

This is at least the third time I've listened and it gets better with each time I hear it, and little does the audience know Sir Anthony is among them. It captures the senses, thank you so much.

this feels so nonchalantly dramatic, just like how I see Anthony Hopkin's style of acting. Brilliant!

First it breaks you, then it puts you back together again.

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a genius, his mind despite his age is so awake, yes as like everyone getting older we do dodder about rather than run, his mind is still sprinting, be a sad day when he retires from entertainment.

His waltz is as beautiful as a winter afternoon and his performances are brilliantly dark as an autumn night.

This composition by Anthony Hopkins is such a masterpiece, I shed tears every time I hear it because it moves me so deeply. Truly elated that he released this, it's pretty incredible how music can cause you to feel such indescribable emotion. It also slightly reminds me of Howl's Moving Castle

Whos here after legendary actor anthony hopkins won best actor in oscars 2021 such a talented person

No matter how many times I watch this, it takes my breath away. In my mind, I see it being played in the vampire ball from Van Helsing. It's just got this timeless, haunting beauty to it, that makes you feel like it's been playing for eons. Simply stunning.

I just had to come back to this page. I just finished watching the movie "Freud's Last Session" Starring Anthony Hopkins. I swear I'm hearing this waltz towards the end of the movie. I couldn't find any mention of it online. But it is definitely his waltz.

This piece like it belongs in a movie score like a Godfather ish type.

I commented on this seven years ago. It popped up on my playlist and I wanted to go back to this video because I remember the first time I heard it, I wept. Seeing Sir Anthony's utterly delight and joy at hearing something he composed played by a full orchestra still brings the waterworks.

My wife and I listen to this extraordinary music on a daily basis. What would have happened if Mr Hopkins had continued writing music?

How proud Anthony Hopkins wife is, makes me cry. This music is magnificent!

He won an oscar today

The most stunningly beautiful thing I have ever heard....truly. Instantly pulled at my heart strings, tears streaming. God bless you, Mr. Hopkins.

It's 2024.Still one of my favorite movies to watch. It never gets old. That , was bloody magnificent....from Fort Worth, Tx

I love how Anthony is sitting in the audience listening to his Own masterpiece

I feel like this is the most underrated piece of all time.

Anthony Hopkins and Andre Rieu are amazing .. 🏆💯👍

0:08 look at the joy in that man’s face. What a legend ❤️

I can't even imagine what a rush it must be to compose something so beautiful and listening to it performed in such a grand way.

His wife's face is so sweet, it melts my heart to see her reaction to his music.

The year is 2024 and I'm still here

Неперевершено!!!! Талант - він є талант у всьому!

I think the best parts are where you see Sir Anthony Hopkins hitting the "beats" of what he wrote in his mouth... I love all music, and this is a "legit" waltz... Kudos to you all that performed and saw this piece!!!

What better way to start the weekend than by listening to a beautiful waltz composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins? André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M57Fi19vcSI.html

Я бы многое отдал,что бы услышать эту волшебную музыку в живую,что бы оказаться именно на этом концерте.Браво сэр Хопкинс !!!

תודה ל אנדרה ריאו על רגעים הנפלאים של אושר ומזל ברבו הרבה בריאות יקירי❤

I’ve watched this so many times and it’s even more beautiful every time.

كم هي موسيقى جميلة ومليئة بالحب ... كم تمنيت ان تكون هذه الدنيا خالية من الحروب ويعمها سلاما أبديا .. ولكن الموسيقى هي السلام وهي الحب ..بكل تأكيد تحياتي💐 وحبي♥️ من العراق🇮🇶🇮🇶

Siempre he sentido simpatía por el Señor Hopkins, sentí que toda su esencia estaba reflejada en ese vals tan hermoso, me conmovió, hizo llorar.

Our wedding music ! ❤️

I wept. He is so humble. So graceful. Seeing him be so thankful for this performance that he weeps himself and seeing him hum parts of the melody. This masterpiece filled me wih pure joy and awe. Thanks you Sir Hopkins. You are simply amazing!

Quite the lovely movements. Also to see Anthony's face as they perform it, he looks like a kid in a candy store. The music is unbelievable and just inspiring and intense. The crowd looks so amazed at what they are witnessing. Beautiful, beautiful music

Cudowne Panie Hopkins .Wyzwala piękne wspomnienia z przeszłości i łzy które płyną po policzkach.Jestem pod wrażeniem......

قطعة موسيقية جميلة ومؤثرة وليست عادية فعلاً لها طعم ونكهة خاص ، شكرا للسير انتوني هوبكينز ♥

When you have the music crawl beneath your skin, to reach your heart and make it swell..

I love how the conductor is silently looking at the band as if to say "Don't fuck it up".

I enjoy this piece from Sir Anthony Hopkins, so much love, joy and happiness in this music ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Multumesc ,Anthony Hopkins,multumesc pentru tot!❤

... and now I'm sitting at my desk teary eyed. Thanks Mr. Hopkins this is done irreparable damage to my tough guy persona at work.

From Syria/Damascus, Thank you for an amazing music

Sir Anthony Hopkins is an extraordinary actor and ,as I learned , an excellent composer❣️ Bravo 🎉Sir Anthony🙏I love your music❣️Thank you❣️Many greetings from Germany ❣️

When these greats pass on, earth will be a slightly sadder place, but Heaven will rejoice.

Christ alive, Hopkins, save some talent for the rest of us

This song brings me joy, heartache, and euphoria! Sir Anthony Hopkins is truly a gift as he also creates beautiful paintings aside from his acting career (which he only did because he was obviously good at it).

Especialmente hermoso… todo ello que transmite y evoca esta composición salió del corazón de Antoni hopkins y fue algo realmente positivo para el que oye esta hermosa obra … y en la orquesta del grande André rieu se magnifica de manera impresionante … Gracias por la vida y estas bellezas que nos trae .

Nie ważne że to skomponował amator , ważne że uczynił to całą swoją duszą I dzięki temu możemy słuchać ten cudowny utwór . Przecież najpiękniejsze utwory powstawały w głowach marzycieli i amatorów . Brawo !!!!!

If this is never used in a period film, I will be uber-annoyed. Because this is a wonderful, gorgeous piece of music. Filled with nostalgia, bitter-sweetness, and yet also a sense of fun. Congratulations Mr. Hopkins!

This is incredible... Sir Anthony Hopkins Hears The Waltz He Wrote 50 Years Ago For The First Time.

It’s hauntingly beautiful. Graceful and delicate, yet robust and profound. I’m not sure how it’s possible, but it keeps me coming back.

The beauty of compositions like these is you are essentially looking into the mind of the composer... in this case, the brilliant mind of Sir Anthony Hopkins and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Such a privilege to hear music during the time of its composer.

It sounds like a movie soundtrack. I'm almost picturing like some mafia movie while this is playing. It's so, so good.

Beautiful, sad that he didnt share before because he was afraid of what people would think. This is a masterpiece actually.

They way Hopkins can stare in the depth with his mouth open is so cool

Prekrasan valcer!! I slavni Anthony Hopkins!jednostavno predivno za slusanje😊❤🎉za srce i za dusu

I've listen to it about 20 times today, no lie.

This is coming from a 25 year old who listens to everything from rock to hip hop, good music is good music no matter the genre. This is freaking amazing and somehow hits deeper than most music out there I cant quite explain it's just amazing

I feel that at the age of 82 each time when I heard this work I am falling in love ❤

What beautiful, heartfelt melancholic piece!

I could only imagine the feeling of your music being played by an orchestra consisting of the best and most talented musicians. To say it is flattering, and awe-inspiring, would be a drastic understatement. Anthony Hopkins, you should be proud of what you have accomplished musically.

I'm happy for him he got to see his work come to life and see others enjoying it around him. It's moments in life like this you cherish

Absolutely lovely. There is so much beauty and passion in those notes. Thank you, Sir Anthony.

Hope he felt it like we did.......thanks to you mr Hopkins!❤🎉

This is a musical masterpiece comparable to the waltzes witten at the time when waltz was "pop". From one of the greatest actors ever. How can someone be that talented...

I've listened to this 100x already and I truly can't believe how amazing it is. Thank you Sir Anthony Hopkins. The title is well deserved.

What a talanted man actor , painter and composer

Se poklonuvam na ova golemo delo na Ser Hopkins i Maestro kako i sekogas BRAVO ❤🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰

i still cry whenever i hear this masterpiece. My dad put this song for the first time when i was 16 and now at the age of 25 i m crying like a baby (we still hear it together while he is dancing in the living room with my mum) 😭😭 sir anthony hopkins is a gem 💎 a perfect actor (my favourite) and a very charismatic man full of talents. Bravo to his wife for convincing him to release this song