Anthony Hopkins Hosts Concert in Saudi Arabia After Losing His Home in L.A. Fires and Attends Joy Awards Alongside Matthew McConaughey
variety.comNick Vivarelli International Correspondent Anthony Hopkins made his first public appearance over the weekend since recently losing his home in the Pacific Palisades fire by traveling to Saudi Arabia.
The legendary Oscar-winning actor, who is also a composer, hosted a gala concert featuring his pieces played by Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
While in Saudi Arabia, Hopkins also attended the kingdom’s Joy Awards which honors artistic achievements of the Arab world. Also on hand for both lavish events in the Saudi capital of Riyadh was a robust representation of Hollywood stars comprising Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman Cuba Goding Jr.
Amanda Seyfried, Kiefer Sutherand, and Christina Aguilera. The musical gala evening, titled “Life is A Dream,” was held on Friday in Riyadh’s Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater, and featured a selection of Hopkins’ compositions, including “Circus” and “Braken Road” as well as classic arias. “The theme of this concert is that life is a long farewell to the bitter,” Hopkins, 87, said at the start of the concert, after being introduced by Morgan Freeman. “During this time, and after all the efforts made, whether in Wales or California, we believe that music can be a path to inner peace,” the two-time Oscar winner – for “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Father” – added.
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