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

[@irenakovacic3281]

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

[@briancolwill3071]

"Just call me Tony" is how I believe he likes to say to all and sundry...

[@HopefulPoet13]

He’s apparently a lovely humble human

[@annedonnellan6876]

But with commanding screen presence

[@PiaPitki]

Jes, and always the camera at his face

[@d4vidw648]

@@PiaPitki he’s not directing where the camera points 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@timothychardonnay]

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

[@hajdukriszty5127]

So true 👌

[@ragnhildthulstrup7885]

I cry everytime I hear that waltz. So beautiful

[@camiloperez9214]

Totalmente de acuerdo.

[@paweniemiec6939]

This music is so beautiful that It's hard to remain unmoved. Remarkable composition.

[@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978]

Its an amazing piece of music, love it!

[@sixtosanchez7290]

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

[@sebastianszentes2630]

hopefuly not soon

[@corn8433]

You’re telling me he gatekept this masterpiece for 50 years because he was scared it wasn’t good🤯

[@pieterbaltus4862]

Why wait till he is dead... probable his next movie can have some music as well

[@1320crusier]

It should be the theme of the film.

[@horatiudaraban2951]

Not necesarly because he was scared. Who said that? Did you considered that he had his personal reasons? You would that. That's why you think like that. Don't be scared. I wish you good luck! :)

[@EternalTina]

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

[@mariaesterlopez5835]

🙋‍♀️

[@catherinesaa3869]

Me…. First time I heard it years ago at some theater. My Shazam couldn’t catch the melody…

[@jessegooddog]

The Two Popes - a GREAT MOVIE! - gave us a short glimpse of his musical talent.

[@susanpacitto4616]

Me...and he's one of my favorite actors!!! 🎶🎼🎵😘

[@Madscientist94]

@@catherinesaa3869First time I heard it was on the KLM plane musical offers. I was going back from my first international travel which I earned because of chess. I’ll never forget that moment, 18 yo, lights off, very exhausted but happy for the experience and this beautiful master piece going on my headphones, I quickly got immerse in it. learned the name of the song and the interpreter André Rieu, it was months later I realized it was composed by Anthony Hopkins and couldn’t believe it. What a legend he is.

[@jesi2290]

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

[@sugoruyo]

+jasmine russo Yeah, André Rieu wasn't joking in the beginning. It's really beautiful. And they performed an excellent rendition. It must have been very emotional to him to listen to his music come to life like that and the audience embracing like that. Also, judging by his reaction in the beginning of the video they might have actually surprised him.

[@MelancholyRoar]

+sugoruyo You are correct. This is the first time that his waltz was ever actually performed publicly. It was a surprise arranged for him by his wife.

[@rustyshackleford17]

+jasmine russo It has to be exciting since this has all been in his head for 50 years and scary seeing (what looks to be) thousands listening to something you were too embarrassed to show to the world.

[@rosiesaid5091]

Once upon in the west

[@kristofkovacs1262]

🎉😊

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

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

[@dorinasurdu5808]

I love this piece!! Is wonderful!

[@glaciuski1619]

Well i am. And yes, this is one of the most beautiful piecer I’ve ever heard too.

[@Klythemnaestra]

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...

[@sandrakilmer]

He is the most perfect man in all areas: actor, composer, painter... I and a million women love him.

[@ნანაბერიძე-ჰ4პ]

Ogromnoe Spasibo za podrobnuiu informaciu ❤🎉😊🌷👏💐🎶🎵🎼

[@jacqlewis2418]

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

[@rosalinasanchez2728]

Made me cry too. Is simply beautiful.

[@1dad3kids]

and a damm good pianist also

[@kookookachu26]

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.

[@EUROFIGHTER14567]

especially in paitings and stuff

[@oman4me]

you absolutely right

[@AizwellOfficial]

well, imagine if beethoven shared everything he wrote...he would be shit because he would have no standards, this kind of fear is good

[@ngoc-maiphan9678]

Ayman Amy ehhhhyyhhchyynhjjjjjjuuu

[@Phoenix11285]

Very true.

[@kstephenson5857]

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.

[@mey4192]

He was quite scared that no one would like it...but it's an absolute masterpiece

[@severusfloki5778]

Salounmey Mathers Personally one of the best music I’ve ever listened to.

[@mey4192]

@@severusfloki5778 Same thing for me

[@caretaker2222]

At this point what can’t Sir Anthony Hopkins do

[@alexandershtefan1033]

I think his wife had have a sense to push this valts to worldwide. And I say to she many thanks about this.

[@Wallard21]

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

[@ninjaaron]

For most of us, it just starts with chords and a melody, and there are "standard" techniques you can use to add parts for all the different instruments. A very experienced or gifted composer may hear some of the full orchestration in their mind, but it's normally something you build up over time with pen and paper.

[@demmasanitaria6637]

P00p0

[@lucywills9740]

I can hear words! May I have to write them down lol

[@besmazara]

Same about poetry and literatures 😥

[@bettycsaszar9551]

❤

[@arendwesterkamp4621]

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

[@danpetric85]

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

[@fitness5days553]

He would have been drinking heavily then too. He is well over 50 years sober now. Incredible.

[@iamarshadazad]

Well i still have a year or so to produce something like that. Wish me luck.

[@pasqualepanuccio8825]

M P ottimo molto amme e tontopiace vole

[@gulsunaydn5959]

M P: İch habe geweint. Der Mann kann alles, so ein Talent gibt nur ein paar auf der Welt.🙏👏👏👏😢👌🙏❤️

[@shaunwapples3406]

@@fitness5days553 He stopped drinking just after Christmas in 1975.

[@Alex_186]

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.

[@awachowicz314]

...masterpiece, hahaha!

[@dodsg]

He was knighted (hence the "sir"). He's not a Lord (totally different) hence his wife is not Lady Hopkins.

[@grai]

Is that the young girl sitting next to him?

[@LOLHICRONO]

If it weren't for him the waltz wouldn't exist to begin with lol.

[@SJRD18]

@@dodsg but Sir William Lucas was knighted in Pride and Prejudice and his wife is referred to as Lady Lucas.

[@freemanj118]

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?

[@fandanvan3867]

Have had this discussion with friends, I dread to think the amount of creations that has not seen the light of day as the composer was scared to showcase there work. This piece by Sir Hopkins is a perfect example, 50 years in a drawer... and to be blunt, it is a masterpiece... only his confidence delayed its premiere !

[@Peqqzqt]

What are you saying André Rieu talked about it and said he contacted him wanting to show him his composition (although many many years after he created it)

[@freemanj118]

@@Peqqzqt it says right there he kept it to himself for years before all of this???

[@SYNfulfoREVer]

@@Peqqzqt He wrote this Waltz 30+ years before reaching out to Rieu to perform it. This is literally his first time hearing the piece performed. He was afraid it wouldnt be good enough because it was his first attempt at writing music.

[@mecanicayscannerscanneraut8848]

9​@@SYNfulfoREVer

[@jamzee_]

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.

[@Aythe1]

Im really glad she did!!! It is wonderful! I was super surprised when i was there, when he played this beautiful waltz (i didnt know Hopkins composed until that moment). It had me in tears

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

And whimsy! If Anthony Hopkins had been a composer by trade, we'd be saying this piece had all the classic trademarks of a Hopkins composition.

[@maricarmenizquierdo6007]

Estos valses te relajan hasta el alma , una maravilla

[@oldrocker74]

Das ist wunderbar!

[@csibibalazs9953]

Nothing else to say, said all, my brother

[@hanumanbearpig]

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

[@hanniballecter4859]

He is just great 👍

[@jamesdbrown7584]

sold his soul...

[@ddbbrrkk]

Hello...well...remember...everything's the arrangement...but. Yes of course...Anthony made maybe first part or something...bravo to the arrangement equipment

[@CarlosRodriguez-ue8ep]

Doctor lecter is genius rigth

[@Shirl752002]

When this was played the first time, no one heard it before. Andre made it heard for the every first time :)

[@hakanguven7552]

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

[@Kim-gv5bw]

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

[@ginnycrouse5250]

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

[@MrSupernova111]

Ginny Crouse . I don’t share the excitement in the same way. While I loved the score I would be furious if people started swaying into me while I’m trying to enjoy the music.

[@robby12320]

@@MrSupernova111 That's why rieu's concerts are different from the rest.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@robby12320 . Yep. I see that and I'm very happy that I got to see this on youtube before thinking about booking one of his concerts.

[@eminemfan50098]

@@MrSupernova111 I could never go to a concert were people just sit idly. Thats stupid.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@eminemfan50098 . That's fine. But we're talking about classical music here - not your latest manufactured pop mainstream garbage.

[@gvnxsh2283]

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.

[@TheCrazyDaniXD]

OMG, I was thinking along the same way!! I had this scene in my head where a man sits alone in a ballroom at the beginning and then the spirit of his deceased wife comes to him to ask for a dance and they dance like they were never apart, but in the end he sits down again and the wife leaves. But for this moment, for this song, their soules were one and that‘s enough..

[@southendpublishing]

Thinking the same, and just did that.

[@Andrea-jg1df]

Bravo! I agree, it's so heavenlly romantic.

[@AliReslan-d9s]

To me, it is this and everything in the beginning and in between. The separation, the sadness, the tragedy and in the end the reunion.

[@melnock3368]

I feel like that every time I travel to see my partner. I could easily put this piece of music on and dance with them. It's a beautiful piece of music and makes me feel joy every time I hear it as I feel joy every time I see my partner

[@MariaInstantKarma]

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

[@oleksandrbakharyev405]

I’m a ballroom dancer and I would really stand up, took my partner and we would dance Viennese Waltz to that beautiful music

[@doglaffs7035]

Well....this was in the Netherlands and we're not exactly known for our skills on the dance floor.

[@Deemememe]

A stage arises while they’re performing with dancers standing still in a pose with their partner. And slowly starts to move with the rhythm. That is a beautiful thought.

[@jaredhavelange8664]

It just takes one couple to start and I'm sure there would've been had a couple started. People would have made one. Human nature in an environment like that to see someone enjoying the moment makes others want to do the same. I get made fun of being in the types of work I do for liking classical music but I do not care it is amazing. I will always love it.

[@timearozipalnezsolczai1768]

@@Deemememe😊😊😊

[@FredSmith-s5t]

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

[@baerbelstein9780]

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

[@amlaml6874]

للأمانة الفنية إن هذه المقطوعة الرائعة تعود / the real compositor is Dimitri shostakovich. the second waltz

[@arinasnasma2261]

@@amlaml6874 حقا؟؟؟؟؟

[@amlaml6874]

@@arinasnasma2261 نعم كن متأكدا إنها للموسيقار الروسي الذي ذكرته لك بإمكانك البحث في اليوثوب * Dimitri Shostakovich. the second waltz*

[@arinasnasma2261]

@@amlaml6874 يا ريت تعطيني اللينك اذا ممكن لانها فعلا تحفة فنية رائعة لكن استغرب ان فنان في مثل مكانته ينسب لنفسه عملا ليس له فهو ليس بحاجة للشهرة لانه اشهر من نار على علم

[@arinasnasma2261]

لقد شاهدت المقطوعة و هي مشهورة لكنها جزء من المعروفة الكاملة التي ينسبها هوبكنس لنفسه فهل ديمتري هو صاحب كل المقطوعة؟؟؟ على كل شكرا على المعلومة

[@salahhambli3064]

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

[@HFHalvorsen]

Simply marvelous indeed. I closed my eyes, and felt I travelled through history. Quite extraordinary, and at the same time too see the immense, love, delight and joy that it brought to the audience attending. Simply Superb!

[@angesicurella5095]

Je n ai jamais pensé que monsieur Hopkins était un compositeur hors norme, c est tout ce que j aime,cette musique me transporte, me mets du baume au cœur elle est tout simplement divine bravo c est un chef d œuvre mr hopkins

[@amlaml6874]

إن هذه المقطوعة الرائعة هي للمؤلف العبقري الروسي Dimitri shotakovich. the second waltz

[@jeaneking9426]

Every time I listen to this I'm dancing with myself and crying and feeling full of love and emotions. It is such a beautiful waltz. What a composer! And so beautifully played by the master!!

[@ezoë-da]

Exactly! I like his work a lot, this I love! Brilliant.

[@ash1rose]

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.

[@MarysiaKurowski]

I still want to cry when I listen to it. It’s so inventive ❤

[@WRAFofzelichking]

Right now is actually the first time hearing this too, and as I sit ok the toilet doing my business, I too am crying. It was so powerful and deep

[@Tatiana-yp2bk]

It is very melancholic, and touches the heart invoking memories.

[@NinaBen-j4e]

Anthony Hopkins' music expresses in him a deep sadness that accompanied him throughout his life !!

[@ГригорьеваЛюдмила-ь4р]

Как же он рад, сэр Энтони!!! Браво!

[@anne10146]

This is so beautiful and it makes me recall an era of history I haven't witnessed before.

[@star4evr9]

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

[@yannileon8867]

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

[@Scarletastarte24]

This is exactly how I feel, a roller coaster of emotions crucifying your very soul! Oh such splendid beauty of language… it makes me want to kill myself

[@stefanwagner1424]

It definitely is _no_ Johann Strauß...

[@stxa2594]

If you consider this (nice attempt by a composing amateur, agreed) a "masterpiece" you certainly should hear better music and refine your musical taste... Way to go!

[@hermmanpizarro2676]

​@@stxa2594a quien pondrias de ejemplo entonces? Toma en cuenta que es un waltz por lo tanto no es tan complejo

[@MissFunnyBunneh]

@@stxa2594 how many have you composed? How many of them have been played by the Johann Strass Orchestra and had the great Andre Rieu as conductor? Those who know less always speak more.

[@severusfloki5778]

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

[@mizofan]

Paul Barton, a British guy in Thailand, who plays to elephants on piano played this for a couple- see that and his other elephant videos on youtube

[@831Billy]

Sevenusfloki5778 you are correct 😊

[@lisa1953happy]

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!

[@calindascalu5827]

My heart broke ❤ when I read the last part of your comment. God bless, wish you the best! Love!

[@lisa1953happy]

@@calindascalu5827 Very sweet of you, thank you so much, God’s blessings to you as well!

[@Archy11102]

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

[@EUROFIGHTER14567]

what i love about music especially compositions

[@AllieLewis]

+Archy11102 I felt the same way !

[@deeana2007]

Archy11102 You’re right

[@joaquieroux]

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

[@Love-is-evoL]

It's beautiful!

[@athraasalih7141]

I don't get bored of this masterpiece

[@brentdeveauxjr9024]

The man is brilliant!

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

The man and his works exude dark whimsy.

[@zachlewis1437]

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.

[@buggsy64]

Zach Lewis the rush he probably felt made him complete

[@mariluzmurillo]

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

[@crystalp6076]

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

[@gabbymess1148]

It makes me cry every single time!

[@basheemskerk3822]

I cant stop watching this 😍

[@Mr556x45mm]

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

[@adamvanhaag4019]

where is his whife?

[@goodok_3]

@@adamvanhaag4019 1:03

[@liviopiscitelli7831]

Anthony Hopkins wife it's from Colombia, and therefore all Colombian women are sweet by nature

[@davidjohns9410]

His wife is the reason we can hear this music now. She is the one who insisted in pulishing this and talked to Andre.

[@V-DTAJ]

​@liviopiscitelli7831 can not confirm. The few Colombian women I've met so far were snake tongued double sided evil bitches

[@fatmanurakbas3303]

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

[@drdavidstr]

tatminkarlık

[@user-yn5tj2wo4t]

@@drdavidstr katılıyorum+1

[@nicheitsme5345]

HE SMILES B C HE BELIEVES WE ALL IGNORANT ,THIS FOR the composer Dmitri Shostakovich - Waltz No. 2 good morning in the afternoon !!!

[@Rassengan321]

Is it just me or does this feel like the main theme for a Studio Ghibli movie? Such an amazing song!!

[@andrerieu]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2aad5xnbtuWias

[@martasimon5820]

nagyszerű super

[@almerindasantos5441]

DEUS...O QUAO MARAVILHOSO EH OUVIR E VER " ANDRE RIEU " BELISSIMO...........LINDO..LINDO..OBRIGAGO......" DEUS O ILUMINE CADA VEZ MAIS "............

[@slavkajeremic5870]

Very nice!

[@jeninastasa3096]

amo tanto la sua musica !bellissimo!!!!

[@ivelinamikova5785]

Оказва се,че освен голям актьор сър Антъни е и много добър композитор , човек с голямо сърце и изострена чувствителност.Валсът му ми грабна сърцето! Аплодисменти ,Сър ! Аплодисменти ,Маестро ! Страхотни сте !! Applause ,Sir ! Applause , Maestro ! Magnificent Waltz !

[@Johneriffic]

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

[@silviamassa7427]

Viendo tus vídeos,amor,soy tan feliz

[@bamaphoenix9873]

Excellently stated 👍

[@shlin8754]

Absolutely yes ..this is what I feel deep inside.

[@josephtabrisky8326]

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).

[@madelinesalinda8446]

Oh, even painting.. Mr. Hopkins is a real genius artist. Good to know that.

[@ТетянаБадовська]

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

[@mrchesse5795]

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🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@marymascitelli7913]

Yes...how wonderful if we could all just learn how to get along with each other...so much hate in our world anymore...the music is just beautiful❤

[@АндрейВолынский-я3ц]

❤❤❤

[@NInjaTunazier]

Well put. 😊

[@mrchesse5795]

@@NInjaTunazier Thanks my friend ... Happy New Year🕊️💐❣️🙏🏼🌿

[@mrchesse5795]

@@АндрейВолынский-я3ц Much appreciated ❣️🙏🏼🌿🕊️

[@sreekanthnair]

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

[@Monika-xy7sg]

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!

[@hunterfloyd6913]

I wEpT

[@dm5129]

Amazing piece, wonderful

[@tyronebent2333]

i WePt. Shut the fuck up you dumbass. what is wrong with you.

[@heatherholcomb8153]

I tried to hold back the tears, it's a beautiful song!

[@tmartel9881]

Caramia!

[@chrisneppiras9408]

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.

[@chrismcteggart2100]

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

[@athraasalih7141]

Beautiful

[@paquitortamanero4578]

¡¡¡FANTÁSTIC!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😢😢😢

[@Tyrunner0097]

And even though he had never heard it performed before, at 4:08, you can see him hum along with it. That waltz had never left him.

[@capuchinosofia4771]

I am happy for him too! It makes me very sad when artists don't know their art and hard work is appreciated... (Have you seen the doctor who episode about Van Gogh? Its beautiful, arguably the best doctor who episode (and the first one I ever saw) and I think you may like it!)

[@chrismcteggart2100]

@@capuchinosofia4771 I have indeed, I'm a fan of Tony Curran and thought he was brilliant as Van Gogh

[@travis-wright]

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

[@WilliamLWeaver]

Wow. How awesome is that.... =]

[@Averagebum21]

That is marvelous, but how is that possible?

[@Averagebum21]

***** Yes, but you can imagine any full orchestra adopting the piece and playing it.

[@S8n_501]

This is not the "first" time he hears it. (Don't know about the full orchestra part, but he heard it performed live before this show)

[@S8n_501]

/watch?v=1LGVGekPSzo (André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On) The one on AndreRieuVEVO, pretty sure that's the first (Can't say for a fact though)

[@annamariamakri7485]

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

[@victoria_elaine_treadaway71]

I'm 53 only found out about it three days ago. It's as fatastic as the classics. ❤

[@debrak9610]

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

[@laurencedbest]

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

[@user-yn5tj2wo4t]

Me

[@Amcsae]

I hadn't heard about that! Good for him!

[@nodi17p]

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

[@p0ssesst]

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.

[@nydiaalfonso3949]

He is amazing beyond words,I listen to this waltz everyday,I feel so many emotions,happiness, melancholy,is so soothing to my soul.Mr.Hopkins,your talent is Amazing!

[@p0ssesst]

@@nydiaalfonso3949 I'm still enjoying!

[@EleonoraPlaku]

Faleminderit Artist Anthony Hopkins per kete muzike te mrekullueshme qe keni bere dhe na thoni ; Jetoni qe ta shikoni, bravooooooo maestro@ Andre RIEU, MBRETI MUZIKES WALTZ,LEGJENDA E KOHES &JSI PER PREZANTIMIN GJENIAL.❤🙏😘🌹💐🥀🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@bigedude]

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!!!

[@maycolamigo6598]

Una caca

[@Taci169]

Meseceva sonata

[@slavicalezajic8720]

Vvghuuzhhuuzzhhhjzuhuujmjččкло8мннннииухббб ....жоп

[@slavicalezajic8720]

@@maycolamigo6598 ђккђжжђђђђ јјђп

[@alexandershtefan1033]

And kiss from the wife. It's brilliant!

[@TheZacula]

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!

[@lavahead146]

I agree. This needs to be in some sort of period drama.

[@mrodgersmedia]

I'm currently directing a period drama, if the music fits and I can get rights to using it I will come back here once it's done and share you it :) The period it's based on is the french revolution so it may just work.

[@psy0rz]

@@mrodgersmedia well?? :)

[@britishnerd3919]

This is how you'd introduce one of his characters in a period piece

[@vir2ul1]

When I get uber-annoyed I take Lyft.

[@TheBabonnie]

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

[@toituhoc6411]

I wish I had the chance to watch it live once in my life

[@PikkuNoita]

Good luck 🩵

[@M0l0T0VB0y]

... 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.

[@AldrinMalakar]

Do you regret it though, is the question?

[@penyuwan]

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

[@becomeslegend6201]

You ain't wrong Feller

[@Parisxrs]

penyuwan they will surely put it in a film

[@jackbotman]

Would have been perfect in Hannibal

[@nosferatu8530]

Agreed

[@jamilshekinski]

Like that waltz at the beginning of the movie.

[@gramo63]

We all know Sir Anthony Hopkins as a great actor. We now know that he is an even better music composer. Bravo, Sir Anthony!

[@Chronicmom68]

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.

[@maria-bb6ds]

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

[@M1GarandMan3005]

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.

[@valentinatrestianu1513]

Ce poate fi mai minunat decât André Rieu şi Sir Anthony Hopkins ? Un încântător vals compus de Sir Anthony Hopkins, pe când avea el doar 27 de ani. Melodia a prins viaţă după mulți ani, în cadrul unui concert de Anul Nou, la Viena, sub bagheta maestrului André Rieu.

[@TrouvereTroubadour]

J'aime. Merci Valentina. ( * _ * )

[@lucettebardet5893]

j'aime, l'ovation ;certifie le bonheur du public

[@valentinatrestianu1513]

Bisous à vous

[@sfasie]

Nu am știut că e așa de vechi. Mulțumesc! E de mirare că nu a avut succes încă de la început. E frumos, frumos!

[@valentinatrestianu1513]

Florin Sfasie Valsul a fost compus în tinereţe, e drept, dar abia după aproape 50 de ani, Sir Anthony Hopkins a îndrăznit de a i-l încredinţa lui André Rieu spre a fi orchestrat. Iar succesul... s-a văzut...a fost un delir... ! Într-adevăr este "frumos, frumos" ! Mă bucur că v-a plăcut, sunt buzoiancă de origine, v-am citat pentru că nu puteam să nu "compătimesc" cu un buzoian. Mulţumesc pentru comentariu, vă mai aştept.

[@BeataPutin]

Cudownie.Jestem zaszczycona,że dane mi było tego wysłuchać. Moje wyrazy uznania dla niesłychanych talentów wszelakich sir Antonego Hopkinsa.❤❤❤

[@basemsousan4583]

From Syria/Damascus, Thank you for an amazing music

[@youpie24]

Basem Sousan The hearts and prayers go out to your country!

[@basemsousan4583]

Thank you very much, may Allah blesses you

[@NobleNemesis]

+Basem Sousan Stay say Basem. Canada stands with you!

[@basemsousan4583]

Thank you all for the support, we are suffering so much from this dirty war that has destroyed our name in the world as Syrians and Muslims, I am so sad for this :(, our capital Damascus is the oldest capital all over the world, you can imagine what that means...

[@GlamRockCowboy]

How I wish Sir Anthony would write something for the organ! If he can write this quality of music for orchestra, I hardly dare think what he could come up with for what Mozart called the King of Instruments!

[@eduardobaez6706]

TREN

[@curlyj2059]

There's a small part with an organ in Amerika, it's hauntingly beautiful.

[@victornettoyeur3305]

Indeed!

[@KaiserWilhelmIV]

Tom Nichol he doesnt write organ, he cooks organ. Human organs

[@ladybirdsugarwax]

We don't deserve Anthony 😢 And in times like this I'm reminded how beautiful life can be Corona sucks

[@leoblack8497]

Who hurt you

[@ratlakmin]

You don't deserve the rest of us does.

[@lauraduff5545]

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

[@ElLuis1122]

So...this masterpiece was made by Anthony Hopkins? Just beautiful, bravo!!!

[@noonetime8478]

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...

[@kanipaabeldinova34]

I adore to see HOW Sir Hopkins is listening to his waltz- all feelings are in his face. He is an incredible, fantastic person. And I like his waltz so much- all human's feelings in his waltz.Thank you soo much!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

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

[@JT-xh1ih]

What a moment that must have been for Sir Anthony. There is nothing - NOTHING - like getting to hear your music performed by musicians... but an orchestra like that... Damn.

[@glassslippers87]

Why did it make me cry? Like it touch something in my soul... Man, goodbye 2020...

[@codymays9943]

Because the music is truly beautiful and we all share in the excited happiness that Anthony is feeling.

[@jonnnyren6245]

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.

[@disguy7059]

He knew where he was at every moment of his piece, you can see him singing along to it. Even after so long. I got goosebumps listening to it. Bravo.

[@helenhenninger835]

Lovely to see how much joy his creativity gave to everybody in that audience. I hope he saw it and realized what a gift he brings to this world

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

He's in the audience! You can see him with his wife several times in the video. :D

[@matsveritas2055]

I did... and started crying over the amount of artistry we’re missing out on merely because people, artists especially, are afraid of peer judgement. :-/

[@sundaysunlight5505]

@@SaltpeterTaffy WHICH ONE IS HIM?

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

@@sundaysunlight5505 You see him and his wife at 0:07.

[@EvaLotos]

Музыка изумительная. Мне очень понравилось наблюдать за людьми, за их реакцией. Я мечтаю попасть в такое общество, вот просто пойти с родными и отдохнуть, под такое великолепное исполнение. Все создаёт ощущение сказки, сам оркестр, его подобранная одежда, вплоть до подставок нот,даже волнение самого сэра Хопкинса, его прекрасная супруга. СПАСИБО ЗА СКАЗКУ, и что есть возможность наблюдать за ней хотя-бы через Ютуб!!!

[@matildeboullosa7974]

En español

[@matildeboullosa7974]

Español por favor

[@vadiman]

@@matildeboullosa7974 La música es asombrosa. Realmente disfruté viendo a la gente y sus reacciones. Sueño con entrar en una sociedad así, solo ir con mi familia y relajarme, bajo una actuación tan magnífica. Todo crea la sensación de un cuento de hadas, la propia orquesta, su ropa seleccionada, hasta los atriles, incluso la emoción del propio Sir Hopkins, su bella esposa. GRACIAS POR EL CUENTO, y que haya oportunidad de verlo por lo menos a través de KZbin!!! (Traducción hecha a través de Google Translate)

[@ferayozdogan9238]

The year is 2024 and I'm still here

[@shesakillerqueeeen]

I listen to it all the time

[@juditlugosi]

Yes I'am here too.

[@rosarioavila6319]

Es reconfortante ❤😊

[@gordanabadzakov5873]

..and me , too...or ..still ( beba with uncounted Prayers sending to God for Maestro Andre' Rieu and His Life Way .. where this Waltz is having the own Star ...)

[@pilarperezgonzalez9769]

Y yo sigo también

[@Cpbeautygirl]

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

[@michaelmendez5860]

I've been listening to it non stop too!

[@victoriavargas6334]

just lovely. truly magnificent.

[@EdnisMii]

sameee

[@ThDebster99]

Me too :)

[@EdnisMii]

Nuda Veritas whaaat? Are u sick or what?

[@abraham5781]

I try to listen to classical music while reading, but sometimes the piece is so overwhelmingly great that I cant concentrate on the book. and I end up experiencing one at a time. And The Waltz Goes On is such a piece, along with Nos Etude

[@TheSewingSwan]

Had the guts to hide this from the world for fifty years Sir Hopkins?!!!! Look around! The world is filled with ugliness, such a sip of sheer beauty beauty just heals!! Thank you again and again Composer and performers 🙏🏼🌹

[@bentate7763]

I love your comment, it is also a piece of beauty.

[@susanarosignuolo8137]

It is a master piece

[@bentate7763]

@@susanarosignuolo8137 Yes Susana, it really takes us far away and makes us all fine humans, love Anthony and thank him a lot

[@k...s5424]

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

[@burakcomert6676]

I'm in awe of his talent. Splendid

[@Teldras00]

who's??

[@cameron7441]

@@Teldras00 andre rieu...

[@Teldras00]

@@cameron7441 i would be too, if Andre didnt have playback

[@StarryEyedGoth]

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

[@lilianafontana2814]

Two great men... if we listened to more classical music, I think the world would be a different place...

[@Hau5mau5]

People have been killing, raping, and destroying the world, in their own ways, since the dawn of man. Unfortunately, it wouldn't make a difference 😩

[@lilianafontana2814]

@@Hau5mau5 your opinion. There are scientific studies that prove you wrong. Begin your sentence with "I think.." There is no possible way you can be sure of absolutely anything. The world needs hope. Have a good life. And expand your brain.

[@Hau5mau5]

​@@lilianafontana2814 ​Hope is a childish emotion. I prefer to be realistic and until you cite those "scientific studies" that prove that classical music would make the world a "different place" then you are also just grasping at straws. My "opinion" is factual. People HAVE been killing, raping, and destroying the world since we evolved. That is not refutable. We have history books for a reason. Even more strange is that when classical music was in its heyday, the world was going through some of the bloodiest wars known to man. Also, I DO have a good life. And my brain is pretty well expanded. I listen to all types of music, classical being a favorite. But I know that in my adult brain that more people listening to classical music wouldn't change a damn thing. Please, grow up.

[@eliaaramouni8950]

100% right

[@eliaaramouni8950]

It takes you to place where is the passion and peace and the true love

[@OvejitaNegra]

This is one masterpiece, him face express feelings of the heart, magnífic and beauty music, thanks Anthony. i'll listen it

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

So, I was looking for movie clips, but when I typed Anthony Hopkins into the KZbin search bar, WALTZ was first on the list! I thought, Whaaaat??? This music is SPECTACULAR!!.It made me want to put on a ball gown and dance around! Bravo, Sir Anthony! Bravo!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

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

[@CanChrisSolve]

That, was bloody magnificent.

[@alanharvey6272]

I would expect nothing less from a Welshman. Da iawn Tony Bach !!

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL!

[@krzysztof4114]

Well, it's basically Schostakovitch's waltz no.2 but it's still magnificient piece of work for an amateur.

[@justinneill5003]

I wasn't very familar with Shostakovitch's second waltz so after reading your comment I checked it out on youtube. You're right, they do have something in common... they are both waltzes. And that is just about the total extent of their similarity. It's rather like saying Tzaikovsky's Piano Concerto 1 is basically Mozart's Piano Concerto 21.

[@roselinaranda8778]

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

[@aquariansage1451]

Bittersweet, nostalgic... Perhaps the closing theme of a film that took place during Europe during a war or revolution.

[@earlkistner]

The swing from the composer to the conductor. In the final shot. Is absolutely legendary.

[@VolkanOzbek1965]

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

[@AckzaTV]

Anthony Hopkins composed a song? WOW this is amazing hah imagine getting to be there to watch THE SYMPHONY of HANNIBAL LECTER?

[@fluffsnake]

Awwww it's incredibly sweet to see Sir Anthony Hopkins and his wife :'D and not only! So many wonderful couples :o Oh my God *bursts out in tears*

[@spookylovely]

I became interested in waltz because this amazing piece by Sir Anthony Hopkins! Such an exquisite, romantic yet hauntingly beautiful masterpiece!