Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on May 29, 1948)

Happy Birthday, Michael Berkeley! May your celebrations be as harmonious and delightful as an oboe concerto—though perhaps with fewer reeds involved. From winning the Guinness Prize in 1977 to captivating audiences through "Private Passions," you've composed a life filled with memorable melodies.

Whether it's exploring profound questions like “Or Shall We Die?” or charming us all over again with chamber operas such as "For You," you continue hitting just the right notes year after year. Here's hoping this birthday brings laughter louder than Radio 3 allows—and joy that resonates far beyond any musical score!

Cheers to many more symphonic adventures ahead!