Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on June 11, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Denis Matsuev! May your day be filled with as much energy and brilliance as your legendary performances. From conquering international competitions to dazzling audiences alongside the world's greatest symphony orchestras, you've proven that piano keys tremble in awe at the mere mention of your name.

Whether you're effortlessly mastering Rachmaninoff or charming crowds worldwide, you always strike a perfect chord—literally and figuratively. Here's hoping this year brings even more standing ovations (and fewer broken piano strings). Keep inspiring us all with those lightning-fast fingers; after all, age is just another tempo marking!

Cheers to many encore-worthy years ahead!