Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on June 23, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Maestro James Levine! Another year older and yet your baton still conducts magic. Your incredible leadership at the Metropolitan Opera has orchestrated countless memorable performances—from Mozart’s sparkling delights to Wagner's resonant masterpieces—earning you a well-deserved National Medal of Arts back in 1997.

Here's hoping your birthday is as harmonious and lively as Beethoven’s symphonies—or perhaps slightly less dramatic than Verdi operas! May this delightful milestone be just like one of your captivating concerts: gracefully executed, endlessly innovative, and earning standing ovations every single moment. Cheers to many more years filled with laughter, inspiration, and impeccable musical timing!