Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on September 16, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Barbara! May your day be filled with as much passion and flair as your legendary interpretations of Chopin and Liszt. Your fingers dance across the keys so effortlessly that even Beethoven would crack a smile (and we all know how rare that was!). Each performance you give reminds us why Romantic-era music still sweeps audiences off their feet.

Your recent masterclass series has inspired countless students—though rumor has it they're still recovering from trying to match your dazzling tempo. Here's wishing you another year of beautiful melodies, standing ovations, and perhaps fewer broken piano strings!

Cheers to you!