Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on January 15, 1960)

Happy Birthday, Aaron Jay Kernis! May your day be filled with more joy than a concerto for toy piano and fewer surprises than an unexpected English horn solo. Your compositions like "Dream of the Morning Sky," "Colored Field," and the ever-energetic "New Era Dance" have brought audiences to their feet—and occasionally left conductors breathless.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpieces to inspiring generations as a beloved professor, you've orchestrated quite an impressive symphony of achievements. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater harmony—though we suspect topping concertos featuring cello virtuosos or whimsical toy pianos might prove challenging!

Cheers to another timeless movement ahead!