The story behind this is that sir Antony Hopkins compossed this peace in the late 60's while he was a classical musican himself. Never dared doing anything with it for years. After many, many years his wife convinced him to let it be played en recorded. He reached out to Andre Rieu and finally he could hear his own composetition

André Rieu is Anthony Hopkin's idol.

Antonie Hopkins saw Andrè and his orchestra play and said ,Andrè and his orchestra ,I want them to play my walsh and contacted him himself. Awesome I think that is...

Anthony stayed a few nights at a small hotel on the Vrijthof. He was extremely friendly for the hotel staff. Totally down to earth person.

Yay my idol, best actor ever!! And to see him humble enough to just between the people in the audience is just wow, just a legend! Not to mention the fact that the people actually give him his privacy and not running up to him for autographs or pictures, but just let him enjoy what he wrote, also wow and only in The Netherlands, where our motto is "Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg"! Thanks for the reaction on this absolutely loved it!❤❤

They are friends,Anthony stayed in Andre´s house in the Netherlands,he is a big fan of Andre

What is music....this is music!

You should see the very first time they played it and in front of Sir Anthony Hopkins. Goosebumps

I am basically a metal head, but i love Andre Rieu. Every concert he does is amazing.

This is "Soul Nourishing Music" ❤

How great would it be to compose something this beautiful. Well done, Sir Anthony. Usually, the audience just dance in the aisles.

Just BRAVO!

Magnifecent ... Proud to be Dutch!!

I loved this, first thing in the morning, listening to Andre Rieu, and watching Sir Anthony Hopkins, just beautiful!!

He is from my hometown Maastricht❤❤❤

This is Joyce. I enjoy the music & concert. presently Andre is down . The covid. Time for mask. Breathing, heart problems. Sore throat. Rest zzzz so u can get well.i am a retired support worker, looking after srs. Try Fresh fruits. Take care

My lifepartner is a lot of time abroad for his work. So my younger brother asked me to go to a concert of Andre Rieu and other concerts. What was special about it, my brother only listened to hardrock, but now he also listens, , to other music, he even listens to classical music.

Beautiful, thank you.

they can dance out there, but I think they just wanted to listen to the music and feel it in their hearts. You should see "The Blue Danube" of Andre Rieu, there you can see all of them dancing :)

this is the one playing at me funeral

Absolutely beautiful performance! This beautiful square is called the Vrijthof in the centre of Maastricht. I used to play there as a kid. I remember the moment they found the 2000 year old Roman graveyard while building the car parking under the square. The Romans stayed at Mosam Trajectum (Maastricht) for 400 years!

Just what I needed after a long day. Very calming composition

I liked it very much. It reminds me a bit of a beautiful waltz mixed with the vibe of the moviemusic The Godfather. Loved it❤❤❤

Imagine that what you composed and what you've heard so many times in your own head, now is performed. And by the looks of Sir Anthony Hopkins face he totally 'agreed' with how the performance should be. The music is even better now you know the 'background'. Thanks for sharing and your reaction.

Emocionantes todas as valsas tocadas pelo maestro André Rieu. A emoção é garantida ❤😢❤😊... Belíssimas !!! ❤

Is is an amazing piece of music! I have it on dvd and i love it! Hes a gr8 composer I think!

This is music for your Soul I love watching your reaction , and how it touches your soul best wishes From Ireland 🇮🇪 Elizabeth

Its amazing to here, what antony Hopkins , with al the beautiful music from Andre. Rieu everyone on there feet just amazing thanks paul

Bravo!! 💥💥

Love this, I listen to it often.

How absolutely beautiful and amazing. I have loved André from the moment he was introduced to me by my Swiss cousin.

Maybe check out Jermaine Jackson with the orchestra performing Smile. He called André because Michael told him he should perform with a large orchestra, and when he saw André and the orchestra perform he knew that it had to be with him. It is so touching because the one that needs the meaning of the song the most is Jermaine himself!

Oh wow.... I love this!! Definitely gonna add this to my playlist!

Awsome! Love this!

La historia real es q sirve hopkins escribió este walz a los 19 años.penso q nadie quería escuchar su composición. Lo dejó atrás por la actuación. Su esposa encontró en el desván esta partitura y se puse en contacto con la secretaría de él. Y la secretaria se puso en contacto con Andre y de ah esta genialidad. Fue una sorpresa de su mujer hacia él.

Amazing! This was magical. Such a wonderful piece of music. That was very well written. It will certainly find its way to my playlist.

Pre dobro❤

Andre's concerts always have people dancing in the aisles & in front of the stage.

you like funny things, right. This is a video from Andre Rieu, featuring a 6-year old boy playing a drum. Look at the face of this little boy and the reactions from the audience. I think you're gonna like it. I like your reactions btw, specially of course on the Emma Kok video. You call it inspiring....it is just that to a hell of a lot of people. Thanks very much.

I’m with you highly lol. Every adventure

Beste zangers has started again!

Those seats on the Vrijthof, Maastricht, that close to the stage are not for ordinary people. Those seats will cost you quite a bit. Though, fair is fair: cheapest tickets for a rockconcert might cost you more nowadays.

I recommend you to watch te video of Andre Rieu with 15 year old Emma Kok at Maastricht 2023. With french and English subtitles. X Kim

Masterpiece starts at 5:50”

Butiyful music and Adre is essentieel fore the hole 400 women and man instrumenten etctr etctr 😊

First time seeing a reaction to Andre other than when you did Emma & Andre--- love both reactions. I've been following Andre many years. Absolutely beautiful music & sometimes very funny too. Check out Andre Rieu " Old MacDonald" it is hilarious. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

Imagine Andre Rieu vs Dr. Peacock 😳😍

Mae'n ardderchog iawn x❤️❤️llongyfarchiadau sir Tony x❤️❤️

Divno

He has to see the performance when andre van duin shows up and interrups the show😂😂😂

I would love a reaction to Bonnie Raitt, I can’t make you love me

Het geluid doet het niet

Much love to you, really nice wholesome reaction to something beautiful. Peace

😲 I disliked it.... This is the first time I disliked a video on your channel. Not for your reaction, but for not showing (and probably not knowing) the introduction about this waltz and that it was composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins himself before his acting career. Can't remember the reason behind it, but back then both came in contact, probably exchanged some info, and by surprise Andre Rieu adapted the composition slightly to what you hear now. I think it's an amazing composition, first written by a very gifted actor and as it seems musician... What do you know.... It must have been an emotional cooperation in despite both being, what is it? .... 150 years combined? Sir Anthony Hopkins and Andre Rieu both are individuals who don't need judging anymore. Just the pleasure of experiencing their being to the world is enough, innit? Remarkable video. I love it... The only downside is the link they provided you. It must have been a mistake... Keep going anyway 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This channel is the reaction channel of reaction channels... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌷

Divno