Andre Rieu wants Anthony Hopkins to tour with him after performing waltz actor composed in his 20s [Video]

André Rieu says he wants to ask Sir Anthony Hopkins to tour with him and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra after being impressed by the actor’s musical abilities.

The world-famous violinist and conductor, 74, first met Hopkins, 86, in 2011 when the two-time Oscar winner approached him via telephone about performing a waltz that he had composed in his 20s.

Together, Rieu says that they created a “masterpiece” with the composition titled And The Waltz Goes On, eventually performing it with his orchestra at a concert in Rieu’s native Maastricht.

Hopkins meanwhile could be seen watching on in the audience wiping away tears of pride.

The Silence of the Lambs actor often delights his fans by sharing videos of him playing the piano online, however the maestro says he was completely unaware that he played.

“He never said that!” exclaimed Rieu while talking to the Standard ahead of his latest …