55 years old (Born on August 07, 1969)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Alexei Sultanov, who at only 19 rocked the classical world by winning the prestigious Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1989! Watching you glide effortlessly across those keys was like seeing Michelangelo casually decorate a ceiling—totally epic and impossible for mere mortals.Decades later, your youthful spirit continues to inspire pianists everywhere. No doubt you're celebrating today with daring tempos and passionate crescendos that remind us all why we fell in love with music. Keep dazzling audiences (and making fellow musicians jealous) as only you can do. Have an extraordinary birthday filled with harmony—and cake!