Let's make this birthday one to remember.

94 years old (Born on August 11, 1930)

Happy Birthday, Heinz Werner Zimmermann! May your day be filled with harmonious laughter and plucked double bass motets that resonate joyfully through the halls. Your compositions have always struck a chord—sometimes literally—with audiences worldwide.

From majestic psalms for organ to captivating oratorios, you've orchestrated timeless melodies that continue inspiring generations of musicians (and baffling those who attempt them!). Here's wishing you another year as vibrant and memorable as your most celebrated works; may each note bring smiles—and perhaps fewer puzzled looks from performers trying their best at mastering your brilliant complexities!

Cheers to more musical adventures ahead!