Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on March 18, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Jean-Pierre Wallez! May your day be as harmonious and vibrant as the countless performances you've graced us with. From leading the Ensemble Instrumental de France to captivating audiences worldwide as a soloist for Orchestre de Paris, you’ve always struck just the right note—literally!

Your artistic direction at Festival de Musique d'Albi has left an indelible mark on music lovers everywhere. Here's hoping this year brings even more standing ovations (and fewer broken strings). Keep inspiring us all; after all these years of virtuosity, you're still perfectly in tune—and that's no small feat! Cheers to many encore-worthy moments ahead!